The concept that ANYONE is not being paid is calculated lies from the little Goebbels of the fascist press. At WORST, paychecks may be delayed a few days.
I do hope that is the case, and they receive their dough instead of i.o.u.'s.
But from what I read in the government booklet regarding shutdowns, regarding pay it states....
Page 6 of https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-ove...-guidance/guidance-for-shutdown-furloughs.pdf