Biden's Shutdown: Crushing Federal Workers and Taxpayers
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Shutdown turmoil continues as the Biden administration faces backlash over its handling of federal employee pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
Amidst the chaos, the White House issued a memo that indicates furloughed federal bureaucrats may not be entitled to back pay once the shutdown ends.
This pronouncement significantly intensifies pressure on Senate Democrats to resolve the shutdown, affecting an estimated 750,000 federal workers.
A senior White House official pointed out that the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, or GEFTA—a bill forged during the Trump administration—does not guarantee automatic compensation for employees who haven't worked during the shutdown.
"Conventional wisdom is that these workers will receive back pay, but our legal interpretation suggests otherwise," the official remarked.
Senator Joni Ernst, a prominent Republican voice from Iowa, emphasized the financial burden the shutdown places on American taxpayers, noting it costs approximately $400 million per day to keep non-essential bureaucrats off the job.
"This is no ordinary shutdown; it’s the Schumer Shutdown, and it’s hitting families where it hurts the most—their wallets," Ernst stated, calling for an immediate resolution and urging Democrats to back a clean continuing resolution (CR) without added funding for provisions like enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
In what could be perceived as a tactical move from the Trump administration, the White House's insistence on denying back pay could serve as motivation for Congressional Democrats to quickly end the impasse.
Republicans remain firm in their stance that the consequences of this shutdown fall squarely on the shoulders of Senate Democrats. The Trump administration’s commitment to a clean CR, prioritized without further funding for social programs, reflects a push for efficiency and restrained government spending.
As the political chess game unfolds, pressure mounts on Democrats to act decisively. The outcome of this shutdown episode will undoubtedly have ramifications for both parties as they navigate the contentious political waters leading into upcoming elections.
Sources:
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nytimes.com
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Amidst the chaos, the White House issued a memo that indicates furloughed federal bureaucrats may not be entitled to back pay once the shutdown ends.
This pronouncement significantly intensifies pressure on Senate Democrats to resolve the shutdown, affecting an estimated 750,000 federal workers.
A senior White House official pointed out that the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, or GEFTA—a bill forged during the Trump administration—does not guarantee automatic compensation for employees who haven't worked during the shutdown.
"Conventional wisdom is that these workers will receive back pay, but our legal interpretation suggests otherwise," the official remarked.
Senator Joni Ernst, a prominent Republican voice from Iowa, emphasized the financial burden the shutdown places on American taxpayers, noting it costs approximately $400 million per day to keep non-essential bureaucrats off the job.
"This is no ordinary shutdown; it’s the Schumer Shutdown, and it’s hitting families where it hurts the most—their wallets," Ernst stated, calling for an immediate resolution and urging Democrats to back a clean continuing resolution (CR) without added funding for provisions like enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
In what could be perceived as a tactical move from the Trump administration, the White House's insistence on denying back pay could serve as motivation for Congressional Democrats to quickly end the impasse.
Republicans remain firm in their stance that the consequences of this shutdown fall squarely on the shoulders of Senate Democrats. The Trump administration’s commitment to a clean CR, prioritized without further funding for social programs, reflects a push for efficiency and restrained government spending.
As the political chess game unfolds, pressure mounts on Democrats to act decisively. The outcome of this shutdown episode will undoubtedly have ramifications for both parties as they navigate the contentious political waters leading into upcoming elections.
Sources:
breitbart.com
nytimes.com
lite.cnn.com
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