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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lasting 43 days, has finally come to an end. While the government now has funding through Jan. 30, America is still facing the repercussions. Many ...

Now that the country’s longest government shutdown has ended, when can we expect many aspects of our lives to return to normal? Here’s what we learned about when federal workers can expect back pay, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been long-standing policy for ...

Washington — The more than 1.4 million federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday, while others will have to ...

With the government shutdown over, an estimated 1.4 million federal workers who missed paychecks are poised to start getting paid again, as well to as to receive back pay. That’s a relief not just for ...

The SSA is distributing lump-sum back payments averaging $30,000 to $50,000+ to retirees whose benefits were reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), ...