Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
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1 viewpointTrump says administration has ‘identified funds’ to pay troops next week
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Trump directs Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown
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President Trump will make sure military troops are paid if government shutdown lasts through missed check
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