US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer criticized Democrats for stalling federal work during the ongoing government shutdown, impacting thousands of federal workers and contractors. The dispute over spending priorities has led to furloughs, delayed paychecks, and uncertainty for those reliant on government funding, with economists warning of broader economic fallout.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/stop-playing-with-hardworking-americans-us-labour-secretary-slams-democrats-as-shutdown-hits-employees-salaries/articleshow/124347471.cms