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Schumer Shutdown Costs Taxpayers $1.2B Daily in Pay to Unactive Employees
The Schumer shutdown has already cost taxpayers $1.2 billion in pay to federal employees who are not actively working. This total represents approximately $400 million per day since the shutdown began.
The government shutdown has already cost taxpayers $1.2 billion in pay to employees who are not actively working, with an additional $400 million added daily, according to Congressional Budget Office data. The shutdown has been ongoing for a significant amount of time, resulting in substantial financial losses. The total cost is expected to continue rising as the shutdown persists.
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