Oregon Militia Forces Government to Pay More Than $100K a Week to Feds Not Working

Government Executive: The militia group occupying a Fish and Wildlife Service facility in Oregon is costing the government tens of thousands of dollars per day, as three federal buildings remain closed due to safety concerns.

In addition to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge facility, buildings maintained by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service have also shuttered due to potential security threats to their employees. Nearly 120 permanent and seasonal employees report to BLM’s district office in Burns, Ore., nearly all of whom are now on paid administrative leave.

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