[White House Budget Office Says It Will Continue Layoffs to Address Government Shutdown] BlockBeats News, October 14 — As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 14th day with no signs of resolution, the White House Budget Office stated it will continue reducing federal agency staff while ensuring that military personnel and federal law enforcement officers continue to receive their pay. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) posted on social media Tuesday: "OMB is making all necessary preparations and standing ready to respond to the Democrats' stubborn stance. Paying military salaries, paying law enforcement salaries, continuing layoffs, and waiting for developments." Last Friday, the White House Budget Office implemented the first round of staff reductions, cutting over 4,000 federal employees, further escalating the funding impasse and standoff with the Democrats. (Jin10)