House Speaker Johnson Opposes Military Pay Bill Amid Shutdown
TL;DR
House Democrats are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a vote on legislation to ensure military pay during the government shutdown, amid divided GOP opinions and ongoing negotiations, while other government agencies like the IRS face furloughs and operational disruptions.
- House Dems prep letter to Johnson urging vote on troop pay bill Politico
- House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects standalone bill to pay US troops, adds feds 'should' get back pay as shutdown drags on New York Post
- Mike Johnson Rejects Bill for US Military Pay as Shutdown Continues Newsweek
- Press Release: Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses Day Eight of Government Shutdown, Criticizes Democratic Opposition to Funding for Troops and Key Services Quiver Quantitative
- Speaker Johnson Walks Back Support For Bill to Pay Military Members During Shutdown Yahoo
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