Federal Judge Halts MAGA RIFs As Shutdown Threatens Kansas City

Tens of thousands of metro workers might sleep a bit easier tonight as government layoffs have been paused during this ongoing shutdown. 

Of course an appeal is in the works . . . In the meantime, the government shutdown hits DAY 15 and nears record length and KANSAS CITY'S BIGGEST EMPLOYER is unable to pay workers.  

Here's today's update . . .

"U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the emergency order after federal agencies on Friday started issuing layoff notices aimed at reducing the size of the federal government. The layoff notices are part of an effort by Trump’s Republican administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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