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Government Shutdown Ends; 1.4 Million Federal Workers To Get Back Pay

11/13/2025

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The 43-day government shutdown is set to end, enabling back pay for more than 1.4 million federal employees and reflecting significant impact on military families.
Paychecks will begin processing on November 15.
Most employees will receive base pay for the period October 1 to November 1.
The Senate passed a temporary funding measure, and the House is expected to approve it, extending government funding until January 30.

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Story summary

The 43-day government shutdown is set to end, enabling back pay for more than 1.4 million federal employees and reflecting significant impact on military families.
Paychecks will begin processing on November 15.
Most employees will receive base pay for the period October 1 to November 1.
The Senate passed a temporary funding measure, and the House is expected to approve it, extending government funding until January 30.