On the recordOctober 7, 2025
Federal workers, including furloughed workers, are entitled to their backpay following a shutdown.
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nypost.comFederal workers, including furloughed workers, are entitled to their backpay following a shutdown.
Murray asserts the entitlement of federal workers to backpay after the shutdown.
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