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[–] 79 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I find it mad that in the absence of an agreement people aren't just paid at the existing rate

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  • [–] 48 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    They history are.

    But Trump is threatening to not pay the back pay and only pay those who pledge allegiance to him.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    This is inaccurate.

    Trump is threatening no back pay for furloughed employees. Employees coming in to work still will recieve back pay for hours worked.

    However, Trump can threaten all he wants, but it was codified into law during his last administration that all furloughed federal workers are garunteed back pay. Now Congress would have to change that law when passing the budget to make Trump's threats come true. That would be a very bad vote for many Republicans, and a non-starter for the Democrats.

    So short of breaking the law, it's just the incoherent ramblings of our senile president. He still might try it though

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