John Thune on Federal Worker Backpay During Government Shutdown

Federal Worker Backpay and Government Shutdown

• 📌 Senator John Thune addressed questions regarding backpay for federal workers furloughed during a government shutdown.
• ❓ When asked about the President suggesting some groups might not get paid, Thune stated he didn't know the specific legal analysis but assumed furloughed workers would receive back pay.
• 💡 Thune emphasized that the primary solution is to reopen the government, which would render these payment questions non-issues.
• 🗣️ He attributed the shutdown to "Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democrats" and stated the government could reopen immediately.