White House Wants Furloughed Employees to Get Back Pay
The White House is now on the record as being in favor of reimbursing federal employees’ pay in the event of a shutdown.
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The White House is now on the record as being in favor of reimbursing federal employees’ pay in the event of a shutdown.
The threat of a shutdown is looming as many readers know. According to Jim Moran (D-VA), federal employees are unlikely to get paid after the shutdown is over.
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown.