Hale said officials established a series of categories for civilians who will return to work and those who will not . Hagel : `` I expect us to be able to significantly reduce -- but not eliminate -- civilian furloughs '' Pentagon and Justice Department lawyers consulted on decision , Hagel says . Hours earlier , House passed bill to restore back pay to furloughed workers . TL;DR The Senate is expected to vote Thursday afternoon on a measure that would temporarily extend the government's ability to borrow money for its operations.
Hagel : `` I expect us to be able to significantly reduce -- but not eliminate -- civilian furloughs '' Pentagon and Justice Department lawyers consulted on decision , Hagel says . Hours earlier , House passed bill to restore back pay to furloughed workers . TL;DR The Senate is expected to vote Thursday afternoon on a measure that would temporarily extend the government's ability to borrow money for its operations.