Democrats Seek Tax Relief for Federal Employees During Shutdown

With Congress still at an impasse over how to re-open the government, Democrats are pushing for financial relief for federal employees missing paychecks, including extensions on their tax payments.

“It’s not their fault,” Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told reporters Tuesday night. Schatz said he wants this relief to be included in any deal to end the government shutdown that started Oct. 1.

Schatz and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) have introduced bills (S. 2982 / H.R. 5708) to allow federal workers furloughed or working without pay during ...