The impending lapse in government funding, referred to as the "Schumer Shutdown," has federal workers on edge as they await a deal ahead of Friday night's deadline. If no agreement is reached by 11:59 p.m. on March 14th, hundreds of thousands of federal employees could be furloughed without pay, although many will still need to report for work. Federal contractors are not required to work but may not receive backpay during the shutdown period. The House passed a bill aimed at averting this situation, but it was a unilateral GOP-led effort with no Democratic support and would require 60 votes in the Senate to pass. This has led to concerns about whether there are enough votes to surpass the filibuster threshold. President Trump placed blame on Democrats for any potential shutdown, while Democrats remained tight-lipped after their weekly caucus lunch. The federal workforce has experienced significant cuts since President Donald Trump took office and implemented measures such as the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk to reduce agencies and employees. This context highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding government funding and its potential impact on federal workers, contractors, and programs like Social Security and TSA.
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