Democrats Tank GOP Bill To Pay Troops, Essential Workers During Govt Shutdown

By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square(Worthy News) – Republicans’ attempts to avert the worst effects of the ongoing government shutdown failed Thursday after Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would ensure essential federal employees are paid on time.Federal employees considered “essential”, such as air traffic controllers and federal law enforcement, must report to work without pay. The rest are furloughed without pay until the shutdown ends, at which point both groups receive backp