Military Pay Concerns During Government Shutdown
TL;DR
The Defense Department is using unobligated research and development funds to pay troops during the government shutdown, raising legal questions about the authority to do so and potential violations of the Anti-deficiency Act, as this move circumvents usual appropriations processes and congressional intent.
- Is it legal to use R&D money to pay troops during shutdown? Federal News Network
- Johnson dares Democrats to challenge Trump’s move to pay military The Hill
- Are military members getting paid on Oct. 15? Here’s what we know USA Today
- Military families worry about missed paychecks amid government shutdown CBS News
- Amid government shutdown, military families might not get paid starting Wednesday Colorado Public Radio
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