Federal employee groups are pressuring lawmakers to reopen the government, but they disagree on the approach. The American Federation of Government Employees urges Congress to immediately pass the House-approved continuing resolution to fund agencies and ensure back pay, then address other issues. In contrast, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association argues that the House's clean CR is a misnomer, citing a lack of bipartisan input and administrative actions, and calls for Democrats to moderate demands while Speaker Johnson brings the House back for good-faith negotiations.
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