Summary
The article discusses Jenna Norton, a federal worker, who is currently on furlough due to the U.S. government shutdown. She is speaking out against proposed layoffs and urging Congress to reject current spending deals and use their authority to influence government spending. President Trump and his administration have threatened budget cuts and layoffs amidst the shutdown, affecting many federal employees.
Key Facts
- Jenna Norton, who works for the National Institutes of Health, is on furlough because of a government shutdown.
- She participated in a press conference to urge Congress not to give in to threats of mass layoffs.
- Norton believes that critical public services are already being affected by the shutdown.
- President Trump and his administration have threatened more layoffs and budget cuts.
- An estimated 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, and many others are working without pay.
- Norton encourages Congress to assert their financial control to influence government spending.
- She is concerned about potential layoffs and possible retaliation for speaking out.
- President Trump's administration has proposed halting federal projects that mainly impact Democrat-led states.
