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Article snippet: Federal employees who have been furloughed or forced to work without pay during the shutdown could receive back pay within days of MORE signing a deal to end the stalemate. Trump said Friday afternoon that he would sign a bill to fund shuttered federal agencies for three weeks while he and Democratic lawmakers negotiate a deal on border security. Roughly 800,000 federal employees missed their second paycheck since the shutdown on Friday, with deadlines, rent and other critical monthly expenses approaching. The temporary truce between Trump and Democratic leaders clears the way for thousands of federal employees to receive wages withheld during the 35-day shutdown. Trump signed a bill last Wednesday ordering federal agencies to issue back pay to workers “at the earliest date possible.” That’s largely dependent on how quickly each agency can process its payroll backlog, according to a senior administration official. “Recognizing the urgency of getting federal employees paid quickly, the administration is taking steps to ensure that they receive pay as soon as possible,” said the administration official. “Since specific payroll issues vary by agency, employees can find more information about paycheck details by reaching out to their agency.” Some federal employees have been told they can expect to be paid soon after the president signs a funding bill. A Trump administration official told The Hill that they’ve been told to expect back pay within two to four business ... Link to the full article to read more