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Congress Mulls Provision to Secure Coast Guard Pay During Government Shutdowns

As USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10), the nation’s only heavy ice breaker departed Tuesday on its annual months-long mission to lead a supply convoy to the U.S. logistics hub in Antarctica, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) renewed the effort to ensure members of the Coast Guard are paid during government shutdowns.

Last year, the crew of Polar Star went without a paycheck Coast Guard members when other military branches were paid on time during the government shutdown.

The shutdown occurred when Congress and President Donald Trump failed to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations bill for the Coast Guard’s parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security, and several other mainly domestic agencies. Pay for the other military branches was not affected by the shutdown because Congress passed the Department of Defense spending bill before the fiscal year started.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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