All employees of the House of Representatives were issued templates for letters Wednesday they can present to creditors before Friday, when they’re expected to miss their first paychecks — short of a sudden breakthrough in negotiations to end the government shutdown.
“Employees affected by the government shutdown may face temporary hardship in meeting their financial obligations. This lapse in appropriations is expected to be a temporary situation and one that is beyond our employees’ control,” according to the letter prepared by the Office of the House Chief Administrative Officer and reviewed by POLITICO.
“We appreciate your organization’s…
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