Pentagon Civilian Workers Called Back
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The lawyers concluded that a law called Pay Our Military Act allows the Department of Defense to get rid of furloughs for employees whose duties boost the morale and affect the job performance of service members.
Congress agreed with the lawyers’ interpretation and President Obama backed the decision as well.
The Pay Our Military Act also ensures that members of the military are paid on time as the continue to go to work after October 1.
Congress also granted Hagel the authority to pay the Pentagon’s civilian employees during the shutdown.
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