Posted on Sep 29, 2023
Coast Guard advocates aim to avoid a repeat of the last government shutdown
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The last time the government shut down, members of the U.S. Coast Guard lined up at food pantries — while they worked without being paid. The previous government shutdown last 35 days.
The last time the government shut down, members of the U.S. Coast Guard lined up at food pantries — while they worked without being paid. The previous government shutdown last 35 days.
Coast Guard advocates aim to avoid a repeat of the last government shutdown
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Coast Guard Government Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Sailors US Department of Homeland Security
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel If no one else employed by the government is paid during a shut down, why should the do-nothing Congress be paid? All employees should suffer equally!
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MSG Billy Brumfield
I've been through multiple government shutdowns, not once did I not get paid, not even my retirement pay was stopped during the last couple shutdowns.
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This was shameful the first without words for a second time should it occur
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