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On the recordOctober 8, 2025
It has always been the case, that is tradition and I think it is statutory law, that federal employees be paid. And that’s my position. I think they should be.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the importance of paying federal employees during the government shutdown.

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