- A recent federal government shutdown has affected 750,000 employees, who have been furloughed and are currently not working.
- The situation has been described as the “Schumer shutdown,” suggesting political attribution to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
- Despite being furloughed, these employees will still receive back pay for the period they are not working, as mandated by a law enacted in 2019.
- The total cost to taxpayers for these back payments is estimated to reach $1.2 billion.
- According to information from Senator Joni Ernst’s office, the shutdown incurs a cost of $400 million per day.
- The financial implications highlight the significant impact of the shutdown on the federal budget.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schumer-shutdown-already-cost-taxpayers-1-2b-pay-employees-not-working)
