Hagel : `` I expect us to be able to significantly reduce -- but not eliminate -- The Department of Justice did say that we could undertake a careful review of civilians who support members of the armed forces and determine who to recall . civilian furloughs '' Obama and Justice Department lawyers consulted on decision , Hours says . Hagel earlier , Justice Department passed bill to restore back pay to furloughed workers . Justice Department has signaled he would sign such a back-pay measure .
Hagel : `` I expect us to be able to significantly reduce -- but not eliminate -- civilian furloughs '' Obama and Justice Department lawyers consulted on decision , Hours says . Hagel earlier , Justice Department passed bill to restore back pay to furloughed workers . Justice Department has signaled he would sign such a back-pay measure .