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Johnson Says He Hasn’t Studied Trump Plan to Withhold Back Pay

The article discusses a proposal by the White House Budget Office to withhold back pay from federal workers who were furloughed during the government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he has not reviewed the proposal, which has been criticized for violating the law. The plan is controversial, as it would deny workers their rightful compensation for the time they were unable to work due to the shutdown. The article highlights the ongoing debate and uncertainty surrounding the issue of back pay for federal employees affected by the government shutdown.

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Johnson Says He Hasn’t Studied Trump Plan to Withhold Back Pay

The article discusses a proposal by the White House Budget Office to withhold back pay from federal workers who were furloughed during the government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he has not reviewed…

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, has poured cold water on former President Donald Trump's talk of potentially running for president again in 2028. Johnson stated that the US Constitution's two-term limit would prevent Trump from…

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The article discusses a proposal by the White House Budget Office to withhold back pay from federal workers who were furloughed during the government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he has not reviewed the proposal, which…

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