Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay Amid Government Shutdown
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A draft White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to back pay during the government shutdown, potentially escalating pressure on Senate Democrats and reflecting an expansion of executive power under Trump, with legal interpretations of the 2019 law (GEFTA) being contested.
Topics:nation#back-pay#executive-authority#furloughed-workers#government-shutdown#politics#white-house
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