The term was also popularized through other internet slang phrases like âCool Story, Broâ and âCome At Me, Broâ in the late 2000s. Usage as a Prefix As internet slang, âbroâ is commonly used as a prefix (Bro-) placed before other words to describe an activity between two close male friends.
Members of Congress and President Obama will get paid during a government shutdown. And their pay will arrive right on time. That's not the case for other federal workers.
Evan Vucci/AP. Members of Congress are home in their districts until next week, but when they come back to town they'll be facing an imminent government shutdownâunless they manage to pass last-minute legislation to keep federal programs funded.