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Democrats in Congress describe federal employee layoffs as ‘unlawful’ and promise to take legal action.

Democrats in Congress describe federal employee layoffs as 'unlawful' and promise to take legal action.

Democrats Threaten Legal Action Over Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown On Tuesday, Congressional Democrats from Maryland and Virginia announced plans to potentially sue over the administration’s layoff strategy and their threats regarding unpaid furloughed workers. This move comes as the administration employed these situations as leverage to encourage Senate Democrats to vote in favor of […]

Recent IRS furlough notifications promise back pay assurance despite OMB advice

New IRS furlough notices include back pay guarantee despite OMB guidance

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidelines on Wednesday indicating that furloughed employees are entitled to compensation under the 2019 legislation, even in light of opposition from the White House. The IRS noted, “While you are furloughed and therefore unpaid or not working, the Civil Service Fair Treatment Act mandates that federal employees who have […]

Lawmakers from both parties promise to forgo their pay during the government shutdown.

Lawmakers from both parties promise to forgo their pay during the government shutdown.

Lawmakers’ Pay During Government Shutdowns The number of politicians from both parties declaring that they will not take their salaries during ongoing government shutdowns is increasing. This comes as the federal government was shut down for nearly a week after Senate Democrats turned down Republican proposals for funding, aiming to stretch the debate until November […]

Mamdani’s Promise of $100 Million for Deportation Defense Shocks NYC Lawmakers

Mamdani’s Promise of $100 Million for Deportation Defense Shocks NYC Lawmakers

City councillors in New York City are expressing skepticism over mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan to increase taxpayer funding by over $100 million. Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist and holds a position in the New York State Legislature, has proposed a significant boost in public spending aimed at enhancing legal defenses for undocumented […]

Zohran Mamdani does not condemn Hamas following Netanyahu’s promise to eliminate terrorists

Zohran Mamdani does not condemn Hamas following Netanyahu's promise to eliminate terrorists

Mayoral Candidate’s Stance on Hamas Sparks Controversy Democratic mayoral hopeful Zoran Mamdani has chosen not to condemn Hamas, even when pressed to echo Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for action against the terrorist group and to secure the release of hostages remaining in the conflict. Mamdani’s reluctance to criticize Hamas came after Netanyahu’s assertive […]