Saturday, January 19, 2019

Despite the shutdown, divided Congress and Trump agree to guarantee 2.8 million federal paychecks, but not The Wall

The Deep State takes care of its own.

Congress approves back pay for workers affected by current shutdown, future ones :

The House on Friday [1-11-19] cleared a bill that would ensure back pay for federal workers missing paychecks as a result of the partial government shutdown, as well as guarantee payment for employees affected by any future closures. The measure passed with broad bipartisan support, 411-7 [in the US House]. ... President Trump has indicated he would sign the bill, which the Senate passed unanimously on Thursday.