The Continuing Resolution (CR) aimed at averting a government shutdown on Friday is getting increased scrutiny amid staunch opposition from some Republicans, who are rejecting to support the bill and even issuing not-so-veiled threats against House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership in the Lower House.
Punchbowl News reported on Wednesday that inside the bill's 1,500 pages are two provisions about the lawmakers themselves: one that increases their salaries and another one allowing them to opt-out of the Affordable Care Act.
