Lawmakers still get a check, even in shutdown mode Oct 1, 2013 19:04:02 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by bot on Oct 1, 2013 19:04:02 GMT -5 Lawmakers still get a check, even in shutdown mode hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_BUDGET_BATTLE_SHUTDOWN_CONGRESS?SITE=NYWNE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTWASHINGTON (AP) -- There's at least one constant in a government shutdown: The 532 members of Congress continue to be paid - at a cost of $10,583.85 per hour to taxpayers....