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Baumgartner urges reopening government, says he won’t take pay during shutdown
Spokane County Spotlight (office of Spokane County Commissioner) · November 16, 2025
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Summary
Rep. Michael Baumgartner called the federal shutdown "disappointing," described operational harms (air-traffic, SNAP risk), said he voted to continue current spending levels, and stated he declined his congressional paycheck while the shutdown persists.
When asked about the federal government shutdown, Rep. Michael Baumgartner described it as "disappointing" and warned of near-term operational harms to services and workers.
"There really are no winners in a government shutdown," Baumgartner said. He cited air-traffic controllers and…
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