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.