The latest on the government shutdown, no end in sight скачать в хорошем качестве

The latest on the government shutdown, no end in sight

(ASSOCIATED PRESS) — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks. The Trump administration told Congress last week that it used $6.5 billion to make payroll. The next payday is coming within the week, and it is unclear if the administration will again move money around to ensure the military does not go without compensation. “That’s what I call a patriot,” Trump said during a White House event Thursday when he disclosed the payment from the donor. The president declined to name the person, whom he called “a friend of mine,” saying the man didn’t want the recognition. The Pentagon confirmed it had accepted the donation on Thursday “under its general gift acceptance authority.” “The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members’ salaries and benefits,” said Sean Parnell, chief spokesman for the Pentagon. “We are grateful for this donor’s assistance after Democrats opted to withhold pay from troops.”