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Congress has no role in determining back pay after a shutdown.

Explanation

Congress controls appropriations and can include explicit language authorizing retroactive pay. Lawmakers sent letters urging OMB to follow GEFTA and could pass clarifying laws. The appropriations pow...

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Congress has no role in determining back pay after a shutdown. - OMB orders 400,000 furloughed workers back on Nov. 13 before shutdown back pay clears | Principle Civics