The "No Budget, No Pay" bill passed the Senate Thursday afternoon, sending the measure to the President's desk for a final signature. The bill suspends the debt ceiling until May 18 and contains a measure that cuts off pay for member of Congress in the event that the Senate does not produce a budget that the House approves. However, the title of the legislation is misleading. Members of Congress will get paid — members earn $174,000 per year, or $348,000 per term — regardless of whether they pass a budget. They just might not get their paychecks right ... Read More