IRS Furloughs Over 34,000 Workers as Government Shutdown Continues
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Despite the shutdown, the IRS will maintain orderly operations with clear procedures for furloughed employees. Workers will receive proper notification, access to personal records and comprehensive support, including counseling services. The agency will provide all the necessary details and resources to help employees navigate this temporary situation professionally.
Government-critical narrative
This shutdown devastates taxpayers who desperately require the IRS’s services ahead of the deadline for extension returns. Instead, they will face countless delays, backlogs and wait times, while thousands of dedicated public servants face crippling uncertainty. The administration must reach a funding agreement with Congress to resolve this crisis that treats citizens and workers alike shamefully.
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