Minority party seeks to block layoffs of federal workers.
Senators Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland each introduced bills this week that proposed to pay federal workers during the government shutdown. The latter bill sought to prohibit President Donald Trump’s administration from laying off any federal employees during the funding lapse.
“I really don’t have an objection to paying furloughed workers,” Senator Johnson said. “They’re going to get paid anyway. So let’s figure out those areas of agreement. I mean, we’re pretty darn close.”
Senator Van Hollen stated, “We don’t want any federal employee to be punished for a shutdown they have nothing to do with.“
Senator Johnson said a compromise looked likely. “I think we can fix it over the weekend.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Senators Johnson and Van Hollen as they seek to pass legislation to pay federal workers.
- For dicsernment for members of Congress as they consider bills to fund the government.
Sources: Roll Call, MSNBC
