Summary
Category: us
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that furloughed federal workers should receive back pay once the government reopens. This is in line with traditional practices and statutory laws. President Trump indicated that some workers might not be reimbursed, challenging the usual policy.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson is the House Speaker.
- Johnson said furloughed federal workers should get back pay.
- This back pay aligns with both traditional practices and statutory laws.
- President Donald Trump suggested some workers might not receive back pay.
- Typically, federal workers are reimbursed after a shutdown.
- About 750,000 federal workers are affected by the current situation.
- Johnson accused Chuck Schumer of causing issues for federal workers.
