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Workers deemed to be essential may still be on duty or at their desks, but they too may not be paid while the shutdown lasts.

One of them at Charing Cross was Sgt McIlvenny, who was repeatedly filmed while on duty displaying misogynistic attitudes.

Nevertheless, CBS News reported that the agent is back on duty.

“Without a functioning EPA, we can’t trust that the water out of our tap is safe ... and without EPA staff on duty, we can’t rely on EPA to monitor and protect air quality so that children without asthma and others with respiratory conditions are safe from pollution.”

According to officials, the dismissals were tied to the agents’ conduct during official duties, which seemingly violated policies requiring political neutrality and impartiality while in uniform or on duty.