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flag Sen. Murkowski and Democrats demand back pay for furloughed workers under a 2019 law, as shutdown enters 16th day.

flag Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joined Democratic senators in urging OMB Director Russell Vought to ensure furloughed federal workers receive back pay under the 2019 Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, despite OMB’s claim that back pay depends on new appropriations. flag The bipartisan letter, citing agency guidance, calls for immediate clarification that affected workers are entitled to compensation. flag The ongoing shutdown, now in its 16th day, has caused stress for about 2.2 million employees, and the Senate failed to pass a funding bill.

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