Legislative bills
As the government shutdown continues, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has stepped in to provide relief to federal workers living and working in the state. Since the shutdown began on October 1, a large majority of federal employees, estimated to be around 153,000, have not received paychecks, forcing them to
Federal employees
Furloughed and unpaid federal employees are struggling to make ends meet as the government shutdown enters its fifth week. According to data from the Bipartisan Policy Center, 730,000 federal employees are working without pay, while 670,000 are furloughed without pay. The shutdown has caused widespread anxiety and financial
Federal employees
Furloughed and unpaid federal employees are struggling to make ends meet as the government shutdown enters its fifth week. According to data from the Bipartisan Policy Center, 730,000 federal employees are working without pay, while 670,000 are furloughed without pay. The shutdown has caused widespread anxiety and financial
Legislative bills
As the ongoing government shutdown leaves thousands of federal employees and military personnel without pay, senators are pushing for the passage of a bill that ensures timely compensation for these workers. The bill, introduced by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Chris Coons, and Gary Peters, aims to provide furloughed employees and
Federal employees
Furloughed federal employees are facing the harsh reality of missing their first full paycheck on Friday, as the government shutdown continues without a clear end in sight. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) reports that its members are starting to get desperate, with some having to make preparations for
Federal employees
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican bill to pay essential government employees during the ongoing government shutdown, citing concerns that it would give President Trump too much discretion over which workers receive compensation. The defeat was part of a series of failed partisan votes on the 23rd day of
Federal employees
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican bill to pay essential government employees during the ongoing government shutdown, citing concerns that it would give President Trump too much discretion over which workers receive compensation. The defeat was part of a series of failed partisan votes on the 23rd day of
Federal employees
As the US government shutdown enters its 23rd day, the Senate has failed to advance a Republican measure that would have paid federal employees and contractors who have continued to work amid the stalemate. A deadlock on federal worker pay persists, with most employees set to miss their first full
Federal employees
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke on the Senate Floor advocating for Republicans to pass her and Senator Van Hollen's True Shutdown Fairness Act, which would pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as service members and federal contractors during the current Republican-led
Legislators
More than 60 lawmakers in the Senate and House are urging the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate and resume pay for furloughed federal employees whose agencies are funded by collected user fees. The move is in response to the unprecedented directive by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to
Legislators
Federal workers across the country are struggling to make ends meet due to the ongoing government shutdown. Despite the dedication and hard work of these employees, they are not being paid, exacerbating financial difficulties and making it challenging to afford basic necessities. Rep. John Larson (CT-01) has introduced the MAGA
Legislators
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, Representative John B. Larson introduced the "Make America Govern Again" Act, a bill aimed at ensuring federal workers, including military and civilian personnel, are paid during the shutdown. The legislation would also withhold pay from Members of Congress, the President, Vice
