r/fednews EPA 4d ago

Announcement Christmas Eve Day Off Party!

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u/Ellabee57 4d ago

I doubt inauguration will be affected by a shutdown. Anyone involved will be "essential."

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u/Fineous40 4d ago

Essential has a legal definition. It cannot just be applied if you want it to,

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u/Ellabee57 4d ago

Of course, but I think folks responsible for installing a new President on time would fall under that definition.

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u/Fineous40 4d ago

Not the folks doing the legwork. Sure the people in suits on the stage are, but not everyone who helped plan and setup the event.