[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 15 (Monday, January 22, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E89]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PASSAGE OF THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 22, 2018

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I represent Virginia's 11th District, 
which has the third largest population of federal employees.
  Government shutdowns have a devastating effect on people's lives.
  It is shameful that the President and Republicans have inflicted this 
shutdown on the American public.
  This shutdown has created enormous uncertainty and anxiety for 
families who are trying to be good public servants.
  Furloughed federal employees across the country have had to deal with 
the stress and uncertainty of not knowing when they will be able to 
return to work, whether they will be paid, and how they will be able to 
pay their mortgage and provide for their families.
  While this three-week continuing resolution ensures back pay for 
federal employees, it does not address the timing of pay for those who 
have been furloughed or have had to work without pay for up to three 
days.
  I urge Federal agencies to take the necessary steps to ensure that 
their employees are made whole on the next regular pay date.

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