Politics & Government

Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown

Members of Congress are still being paid during the government shutdown. Some have decided to donate their pay to charities or keep their paychecks.

By MARLENA CHERTOCK, CHRISTOPHER NEELY AND ROBBIE FEINBERG for Capital News Service.

Members of Congress are still being paid during the government shutdown. Some have decided to donate their pay to charities or keep their paychecks. See how Maryland lawmakers are handling their salary in this interactive graphic. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Baltimore), Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Towson) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Kensington) were unavailable for comment.


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