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What happens to the military in a government shutdown?

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Rob Archer
Jan 18, 2018
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President Trump tweeted this morning that if the government shuts down, it would be "devastating to our military."

So, what happens to the military in a government shutdown?

US officials say the armed forces are considered essential and would still report for duty, unlike rank and file government employees.

And military personnel still get paid, unless a s…

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