While Federal Workers Go Without Pay, 30 Members of Congress Spotted Vacationing at Scottish Castle on Taxpayer Dime
Representative Jason Smith was identified as one of several lawmakers touring Edinburgh Castle during a partial government shutdown.

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Representative Jason Smith was identified as one of several lawmakers touring Edinburgh Castle during a partial government shutdown.

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30 members of Congress are facing criticism for taking a taxpayer-funded trip to Scotland during a partial government shutdown that has left federal employees without pay.
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