Approximately 30% of U.S. federal employees are veterans or military spouses (figure referenced in 2025 coverage).
November 02, 2025
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Share of federal employees with military or military-spouse status cited in 2025 news commentary.
Federal government shutdowns can result in large numbers of federal employees being furloughed while other federal employees are required to continue working without receiving paychecks.
October 10, 2025
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Describes typical employment and pay outcomes that occur during U.S. federal government shutdowns.
U.S. federal employees who are furloughed during a government shutdown are generally entitled to receive retroactive (back) pay once government funding is restored.
October 08, 2025
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Legal and budgetary practice affecting federal employment during government shutdowns.
U.S. government shutdowns can interrupt federal employees' regular pay cycles, causing them to be temporarily unpaid and creating financial strain that can increase absences or push some workers to seek other employment.
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Describes a general labor and payroll effect of government shutdowns on federal employees, which can affect staffing in safety-critical roles.
During U.S. federal government funding shutdowns, some federal employees may be required to continue working without immediate pay if their positions are designated as necessary for national security, public safety, or other essential functions.
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Explains a common classification of federal employees and pay treatment during funding gaps.
Government shutdowns can cause federal employees to miss paychecks and can disrupt federally funded services such as air traffic control operations and food assistance programs.
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process
General operational effects associated with federal funding lapses