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Johnson quashes hope of standalone bill to pay troops during shutdown

Johnson quashes hope of standalone bill to pay troops during shutdown

By Swedan Margen

Culture

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he was "open" to a stand-alone bill to ensure active-duty military troops continue to receive pay during the government shutdown. On Wednesday, the Louisiana Republican reversed course and quashed that idea.

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