Government Shutdown Enters Second Month
As the government shutdown heads into its second month, approximately 650,000 employees are receiving renewed furlough notices.
The shutdown, which began in October, is poised to surpass the record-setting 35-day impasse from 2018-2019, with agencies sending out new furlough notices every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.
This time, the notices do not include back pay guarantees, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers uncertain about their financial situation.
The current funding lapse entered its 31st day on Friday.
- The government shutdown is expected to enter its second month on Saturday.
- Notices are required to go out every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.
- Approximately 650,000 employees are affected by the renewed furlough notices.
Author's summary: Shutdown affects 650,000 employees.
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