The discussion on the "Congress pay raise removed from funding bill by Friday?" market revolves around the interpretation of the rules governing the resolution of the market and the actual legislative actions undertaken. Participants are debating whether the market should resolve to "Yes" or "No," considering the removal of provisions from the continuing resolution (CR) drafts. Many users argue that the market’s rules are poorly written and misleading, causing confusion about whether the pay raise was effectively blocked. Some participants suggest a refund due to the lack of clarity in the rules, while others point to the specific language in the CR and public law to argue the market should resolve to "No." Disputes also center around the actions of major stakeholders, or "whales," influencing the market dynamics.
- There is significant debate regarding whether the market should resolve to "Yes" or "No," heavily influenced by interpretations of the rule that requires the language disallowing pay raises to be re-added to the CR.
- Commenters criticize the rules as poorly formulated, suggesting this confusion could justify a market refund, and highlight the influence of large stakeholders on market outcomes.