Democrats Propose Alternative to GOP Shutdown Pay Bill
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Senate Democrats are working on an alternative bill to the GOP's Shutdown Fairness Act, aiming to include immediate pay for both furloughed and excepted federal employees during the government shutdown, which the GOP bill does not address. The Democrats' proposal seeks to provide more comprehensive financial relief amid ongoing disputes over funding and pay guarantees, with support from organizations like NARFE and the Partnership for Public Service.
- Senate Democrats push alternative on federal shutdown pay, as GOP bill heads toward a vote Federal News Network
- White House slams Jeffries' dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22 Fox News
- GOP seeks to make Democrats sweat over pay during shutdown The Hill
- Democrats drafting counterproposal for federal employee pay bill Politico
- Jeffries rejects Republican bill giving shutdown pay to troops and federal workers Axios
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