Collins contacted the White House on Friday after she learned that a payroll system problem would prevent checks from being issued. She tweeted hours later that the matter had been resolved and that Coast Guard members will receive paychecks like other federal employees on Monday.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says 42,000 Coast Guard members nationwide are going to be paid for work performed before the government shutdown. Collins contacted the White House on Friday after she learned that a payroll system problem would prevent checks from being issued.

PREVIOUS: Despite the government shutdown, the coast guard will continue to keep watch. That's because they're the only military branch funded through the U-S Department of Homeland Security. But soldiers in Elizabeth City say they're prepared.



"Over the yeas, I've learned you need to pay your bills for three months in advance in case of a government shutdown or if I don't have a job or if something happens. " said Shane Witko. This isn't his first shutdown. He was also affected by last year's that lasted 16 days.