If I remember correctly from the last time the government was shut down and Federal (GS) employees weren't fully paid on time they didn't lose any pay.
Their full pay was a partial pay with the difference made up as soon as the federal Government “went back” to work.
This happened in the mid to late 1990’s when Clinton and Gingrich had their spat over the debt ceiling, spending cuts and tax increases. An argument similar to today's spat.
“This happened in the mid to late 1990’s” this AINE”T the “mid to late 1990’s” AND Obama AINE’T Clinton AND Boner AINE’T Newt!
This is a different situation.
Last time the civilians were sent home for an extended period of time until the budget deal was done.
The point of this is to reduce cost, so it wouldn’t be too logical to turn around and spend the money they’re supposed to be saving (I know, I invoked logic. Sorry.)
We may be compensated when it’s all said and done, but I’m not going to assume we will and I’m definitely not counting on it.
The good news is my taxable income will go down. Less for Obama to throw at green energy projects.
AND Obama and his fellow Cretins LUVS SOME Federal Employees(DHS, EPA, DOJ, Dept “Energy”, Dept “Education” etc) MUCH more than “Others(DoD)”.
This isn't just a Gov't shutdown.
These are permanent cuts (or supposed to be).
The private sector has been tightening the belt the last several years. Looks like Gov't workers will now experience the same.