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OPM.gov / News / News Archives / Releases / 2019 / December / President Trump Signs Executive Order Closing the Federal Government on Dec. 24
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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Contact: Office of Communications
Tel: (202) 606-2402

President Trump Signs Executive Order Closing the Federal Government on Dec. 24

WASHINGTON, DC -  President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to close the Federal government on Dec. 24.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released pay and leave guidance and FAQs with more information related to the Executive Order.

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