Time is running out to find a solution to ensure service members continue to get paid during the government shutdown. The $8 billion that the Trump administration allocated to cover troops’ paychecks is set to run out at the end of the month.
Adding to the uncertainty, Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a vote on Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) bill, further complicating efforts to secure funding.
As the deadline approaches, the need for a viable plan to support military personnel remains urgent.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5570778-government-shutdown-threatens-military-pay/