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flag 1.3 million troops got Oct. 15 pay via redirected funds; Nov. 1 pay remains uncertain.

flag Approximately 1.3 million active-duty military personnel and Coast Guard members received their October 15 paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown, funded by $8 billion in unspent fiscal year funds redirected by the Pentagon. flag The Defense Finance and Accounting Service confirmed payments via myPay, offering temporary relief to families facing financial strain. flag However, uncertainty remains for November 1 pay, as no long-term solution has been established. flag Advocacy groups urge Congress to pass the Pay Our Troops Act to prevent future disruptions. flag Meanwhile, four Florida lawmakers have pledged to forgo their salaries, while three did not respond, highlighting ongoing scrutiny over elected officials’ pay during the crisis.

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