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House Speaker Rejects Vote to Pay Military Amid Shutdown

10/9/2025

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Johnson Opposes Military Pay

House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes separate vote to pay military personnel amid shutdown.
Johnson says House passed a stopgap bill the Senate repeatedly rejected.
Letter from 53 Democrats urges payment by October 15, warning nearly three million families could miss paychecks.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests reopening government as the simplest solution.
Private talks focus on health care subsidies.

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Military Families Struggle

Military families risk missed pay during the government shutdown and rely on food pantries.
President Trump says Congress must decide federal worker pay during shutdowns, despite a back-pay law he signed.
Extracurricular activities for military children have been disrupted, affecting routines and college applications.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for politicizing military leadership amid financial uncertainty.

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Johnson Opposes Military Pay

House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes separate vote to pay military personnel amid shutdown.
Johnson says House passed a stopgap bill the Senate repeatedly rejected.
Letter from 53 Democrats urges payment by October 15, warning nearly three million families could miss paychecks.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggests reopening government as the simplest solution.
Private talks focus on health care subsidies.

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