Mullin Keeping Staff On, Will Return Paycheck During Shutdown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2013

Congressman Markwayne Mullin Comments on Details of Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON—Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement in regards to the federal government shutting down due to lack of a budget agreement.

“Unfortunately we find ourselves in the worst case scenario of a government shutdown. There were many attempts to avoid this outcome, but this administration and Senate leadership refused to listen to the American people and come to a responsible agreement.

“As a business owner, you are always the last to get paid. In the case of a government shutdown, I will operate no different. All of my team members will be deemed essential and continue working in order to respond to the numerous calls we are receiving from our constituents. In order to off-set the cost of deeming each member of my team essential, I will return back to the treasury any of my pay received while the government is shut down.

“My team works diligently to represent Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District. We will operate under this course of action until a funding agreement is reached and the federal government is reopened.”

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