WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Lawmakers like Congressman Pete Sessions are still receiving pay as the government shutdown enters its seventh day, sparking frustration among local residents.

Congressman Pete Sessions confirms lawmakers continue to receive pay during the shutdown.

Local residents express frustration, saying officials shouldn’t be paid while the government is closed.

Sessions says resolving the shutdown will require bipartisan support in the Senate.

Watch the full story here: 'We are essential': Rep. Pete Sessions addresses shutdown pay concerns

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The U.S. government is now on day seven of a countrywide shutdown and some of our neighbors are reaching out asking questions.

In an email one man said:

"Would like to know if with the shutdown do the political

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