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00:03The Senate approved a funding bill to end the 41-day U.S. government shutdown
00:06and reopen federal agencies. The measure extends funding through January 2026
00:11and guarantees back pay for furloughed workers since October 1st.
00:15The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 ensures all federal employees receive
00:21back pay during shutdowns, with payments set to begin once the funding bill is enacted,
00:25pending House and Trump approval.
00:28OPM and the Treasury instructed agencies to treat furlough days as paid time for salary,
00:33overtime, and benefits, allowing workers to accrue leave without penalty.
00:38The S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 tracking funds rose in pre-market trading on Monday,
00:43gaining 0.9% and 1.49%, respectively, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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