Senate deal would reverse shutdown firings

A deal in the Senate aims to reverse mass firings of federal employees that occurred during a government shutdown and ensure back pay for furloughed workers. This development thwarts the White House's agenda to reduce the federal workforce. The proposed legislation, released by the Senate Appropriations Committee, would nullify over 1,000 federal employee terminations from October and prohibit further reduction-in-force actions through January 30. This outcome represents a victory for Democrats and federal employee unions, who had previously achieved a temporary court injunction against the firings. Conversely, it is a setback ... download the app to read more