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Over 1 million active-duty military members and contractors may not receive their October 15 paychecks if Congress does not pass legislation.

Essential federal employees, including military personnel and ICE agents, must continue to work without pay during the shutdown.

While workers are entitled to back pay after the shutdown ends, President Trump has suggested some furloughed employees may not "deserve" it.

One week into the government shutdown and the country has already seen significant impacts on federal agencies. So far, there have been over 750,000 furloughed workers , air travel delays due to an air traffic controller shortage and reduced services at Social Security offices.

Now, military service members may not get paid.

As the ongoing stalemate in Co

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