Pentagon warns troops may miss holiday pay due to potential shutdown, affecting thousands.

The Pentagon warns that a potential government shutdown, due to Republicans abandoning a spending plan, could leave troops without their holiday paychecks. Despite not being paid, troops will still be required to report for duty. This affects thousands of federal accounts, with military payroll being particularly visible. In previous shutdowns, Congress secured troop pay, but not all were covered, such as Coast Guard members in 2019 who went over a month without pay.

December 19, 2024
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