Coast Guard officers are going into debt to follow orders during shutdown, chief says
Summary
Coast Guard officers are going into debt because they are not being paid during a partial government shutdown. The head of the Coast Guard, Admiral Kevin Lunday, says this situation is putting the military branch in a difficult spot.Key Facts
- A partial government shutdown is currently happening.
- Coast Guard officers are still required to work during the shutdown.
- These officers are not receiving their pay on time.
- Many officers are going into debt to keep following orders.
- Admiral Kevin Lunday is the Commandant (head) of the Coast Guard.
- He says the shutdown is causing serious problems for the Coast Guard.
- The situation affects the financial well-being of Coast Guard personnel.
- The report comes from CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga.
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