Congress would get pay raise if lawmakers pass government funding bill

The transcript discusses a potential government shutdown and a proposed pay raise for Congress members. The pay raise is part of a bill to keep the government funded until mid-March. Congress members have not received a pay raise since 2009, and if adjusted for cost of living, their salary would be significantly higher. However, the proposed raise is only 3.8%. Some Congress members, like Jared Golden, oppose the raise, arguing that Congress should focus on raising American wages and reducing healthcare costs instead of increasing their own pay.

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