Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department on Thursday ordered diplomats and overseas employees furloughed by the partial government shutdown to return to work no later than Tuesday as it is "taking steps" to secure funds for two weeks' salaries.
After those 14 days, the department will "review balances and available legal authorities" to keep international operations working, Deputy Undersecretary for Management Bill Todd said in a media release.