A few changes to earlier story on NIH employee furlough pay.
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A few changes to earlier story on NIH employee furlough pay.
Hi folks,
I’ve made some changes to the story I posted earlier this evening to reflect some ambiguities. The basic information I reported remains correct, but the original version emphasized an interpretation among some NIH employees that, while reasonable, may not be precisely what the HHS email said. That ambiguity may be intentional on the part of HHS (and at least two sources I spoke to believe that), but we are just not sure.
So, I’ve updated the headline and made a few changes and clarifications that are substantial enough to warrant this brief follow up email.
Here’s the link to the new version:
Scoop: HHS email implies some NIH employees won't be paid during furlough after all.
UPDATE: I’ve edited the headline to reflect some nuance. I've also added some new information and context in the article below, which are in bold.
Thanks for reading and for your feedback!
-J
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