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Rep. Wexton Secures Back Pay for Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown
Washington, DC,
January 11, 2019
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) co-sponsored a bill that guarantees back pay for federal workers who are furloughed because of the shutdown. Virginia's 10th district is home to more than 35,000 federal employees, many of whom have reached out to Rep. Wexton to share their stories of how the shutdown is creating financial burdens on them and their families. Read more about the bill, which has been signed into law by the President. Watch video from Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) ceremonial bill signing, attended by Rep. Wexton. |