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Claim Text: Federal law requires that federal workers whose paychecks were paused during the shutdown be made whole.
Simplified Text: Federal law mandates back pay for federal workers affected by the shutdown.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM (8 months ago)

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