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Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown

More than 650,000 federal workers face pay uncertainty during the longest U.S. shutdown as the administration signals only active employees may receive back pay, officials said.

  • Civilian employees at U.S. Customs and Border Protection remain unpaid or furloughed during the federal government shutdown, impacting those in key roles such as intelligence and cybersecurity.
  • A source described the civilian workforce as 'a vital component' of CBP, noting struggles with mortgage payments.
  • OMB officials circulated a draft opinion arguing that furloughed workers wouldn't receive back pay unless Congress approves it, which seems to contradict a 2019 law.
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Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown

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