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White House Supports Back Pay When Shutdown Ends, After Saying Most Furloughed Workers ‘Are Democrats’

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Some relief for federal workers who are now working without pay.

Asawin Suebsaeng
Asawin Suebsaeng 

Senior Political Reporter

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Asawin Suebsaeng

Asawin Suebsaeng

Senior Political Reporter

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