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As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

Update: 2025-10-18
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The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.
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As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain

As they go unpaid, Capitol Police are a daily reminder for lawmakers of shutdown pain