Rep. Nicole Malliotakis asks Trump to step in as Coast Guard personnel prepare to miss their paychecks
Congress Members Urge Trump to Safeguard Coast Guard Pay During DHS Shutdown Led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), over a dozen Congress members on Friday urged President Trump to ensure that U.S. Coast Guard salaries remain secure amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Malliotakis articulated concerns, noting, “More than 41,000 active duty […]
Lake City workers raise worries about retirement savings and paychecks
Concerns Rise Over Lake City Employee Salaries and Severance Pay LAKE CITY, S.C. — Some employees in Lake City are worried about their severance pay and whether the city can maintain their salaries. Officials indicated that the city is behind in paying the South Carolina Public Employee Benefits Administration (PEBA), which handles retirement and insurance […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Will Take Up a Bit Less of Americans’ Paychecks This Year
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Expected to Drop Again According to a recent survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), prices for traditional Thanksgiving dinner items are expected to decline slightly this year, marking the third consecutive year of reductions. The average cost for a Thanksgiving meal in 2023 is estimated at $55.18 for a gathering […]
Democrats Divided on Federal Pay During Shutdown When Questioned About Their Own Paychecks
Democratic Senator Tina Smith from Minnesota stated that she will continue to receive her government salary during the ongoing government shutdown. However, she mentioned that her office plans to return this salary. In a conversation with the Daily Caller News Foundation, Smith expressed she doesn’t plan to forfeit her paycheck while she remains active in […]
Shrinking paychecks increase pressure on Republicans, Trump, and Democrats to resolve the shutdown
Growing Pressure on Lawmakers Amid Shutdown As the week unfolds, the urgency for lawmakers to resolve the government shutdown is likely to escalate. This comes as many workers, particularly in the military, start facing pay cuts. Currently, both Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse, showing little willingness to compromise. However, the fear of being […]
Democrats raising funds due to government shutdown as service members prepare to miss paychecks
Democrats Stand Firm Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown As the government shutdown drags into its third week, military and federal workers are starting to feel the financial pinch. House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York, along with other Democrats, has been vocal in attributing the blame to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. In […]
Republican leaders highlight missed paychecks for Capitol Police as the shutdown continues
Capitol Police Salaries at Risk Amid Government Shutdown Concerns This week, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Committee Chairman Brian Steele are focusing on the potential pay issues for Capitol police officers due to ongoing government shutdown discussions. Steele expressed concern over the possibility of police officers missing paychecks, attributing it to repeated government shutdown […]
Government Shutdown to Stop Military Paychecks
Democrats in the Senate blocked spending proposals on Tuesday, missing the Wednesday morning deadline and raising the possibility of a government shutdown. This means that, similar to National Guard personnel, active-duty military members and essential civilians assigned by the Defense Department will have to keep working without pay until a resolution is reached. Civilians not […]
House Speaker Targets Texas Democrats Financially, Withheld Paychecks and Reduced Budgets
Texas House Speaker Takes Action After Quorum Call Passes As the 1 PM deadline for a quorum call passed, the Texas House Speaker implemented several measures impacting absent House Democrats financially. Speaker Burrows announced that 96 members were on duty at 1 PM, but only 95 activated their roll call lights. This absence means that […]
Who will and won’t receive three paychecks in August
In theory, August feels like a long month, giving everyone some extra time to soak up summer before fall rolls in. This year, selected employees will see an additional paycheck in August if they get paid biweekly or weekly. But, even if you’re on a biweekly schedule, you might not be part of that fortunate […]