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Trump: Back Pay for Furloughed Workers Uncertain

10/8/2025

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President Donald J. Trump said post-shutdown back pay may not be universal, depending on circumstances.
GOP leaders back back pay, citing an obligation to furloughed workers.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo says the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act may be misinterpreted.
Federal employees will receive partial pay this week; critics call the memo baseless and reaffirm back pay.

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President Donald J. Trump said post-shutdown back pay may not be universal, depending on circumstances.
GOP leaders back back pay, citing an obligation to furloughed workers.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo says the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act may be misinterpreted.
Federal employees will receive partial pay this week; critics call the memo baseless and reaffirm back pay.