Vance Assures Military Pay Despite Shutdown
TL;DR
Despite the ongoing US government shutdown, Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration expects to pay military personnel on Friday, using previously allocated funds, while other federal workers and low-income Americans face unpaid wages and reduced services. The shutdown continues to impact transportation, food aid, and federal operations across the country.
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- Vance Says US to Pay Military Troops This Week Despite Shutdown Bloomberg.com
- Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown AP News
- Service members report major pay discrepancies as shutdown continues Federal News Network
- Troops will get their paychecks this week, Vance says Politico
- Vance: Troops will get paid at end of week The Hill
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