Verizon offers relief for government workers impacted by shutdown


The Verizon logo is seen on the 375 Pearl Street building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Verizon Communications said Tuesday that it will offer government workers impacted by a two-week-old government shutdown payment deferral options.

Federal workers are beginning to receive partial paychecks due to the ongoing budget standoff.

"If federal employees need relief during the shutdown, they can reach out to us and we will keep them connected," said Verizon CEO Dan Schulman.

(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )

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