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The US government shutdown continues with no immediate resolution, affecting over 700,000 federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay, while essential services continue. Food banks in Washington are providing assistance to furloughed workers, and political leaders remain at an impasse, with ongoing debates over healthcare funding and government reopening efforts.
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is the only Republican to join over 150 Democrats in urging the White House to ensure back pay for furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown, highlighting GOP concerns about unpaid federal employees amid ongoing negotiations.
During a government shutdown, furloughed workers should urgently contact their unemployment office, communicate with lenders for relief options, reach out to their primary bank for short-term loans, and seek help from nonprofit credit counselors to manage financial hardship and avoid debt pitfalls.
The Labor Department has recalled furloughed workers to compile critical inflation data amid a government shutdown, which has halted other releases and raised concerns about the impact on economic decision-making and data quality, especially given recent political tensions and staffing issues at the BLS.
The US government shutdown continues with Senate votes on funding measures, debates over back pay for furloughed workers and military personnel, and political tensions between Democrats and Republicans. House Speaker Johnson supports back pay for furloughed federal workers and criticizes Democratic delays, while Senate efforts to pass funding bills are ongoing amid delays and disagreements. The White House and Congress are also addressing issues like military paychecks and the release of Epstein files, amidst a backdrop of political brinkmanship.
Furloughed federal workers are facing financial hardship due to the ongoing government shutdown, with some planning garage sales and dipping into savings as they await potential backpay and possible unemployment benefits, amid calls for lawmakers to resolve the impasse quickly.
The article discusses the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting disputes over back pay for furloughed workers, debates on health care subsidies, and the impact on air traffic control staffing, with political leaders expressing differing views on the situation and potential resolutions.
A White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers may not receive back pay, intensifying political tensions as Democrats and Republicans clash over government funding and shutdown threats, with both sides blaming each other for potential layoffs and job cuts.
The White House is considering a draft memo that suggests furloughed federal employees may not receive back pay during the government shutdown, challenging the usual interpretation of the law that guarantees such pay, which could lead to controversy among government workers and lawmakers.
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.
Despite a record increase in tariff revenue, the funds are not being used to mitigate the government shutdown, which is caused by political deadlock. The tariffs generate billions, but this money is frozen in the Treasury's general fund and cannot be allocated to pay furloughed workers unless Congress passes specific legislation. Democrats criticize the tariffs for raising prices and argue they are insufficient to fund essential government services, while the White House blames the shutdown on Democrats.
A prolonged US government shutdown could cost billions weekly, reducing GDP growth by 0.1 percentage points per week and potentially leading to a $15 billion loss in economic output, increased unemployment, and disruptions to social services, with effects worsening the longer the shutdown persists.