Federal Workers and Contractors Brace for Impact of Government Shutdown
TL;DR
Furloughed federal workers are facing financial hardship due to the ongoing government shutdown, with some planning garage sales and dipping into savings as they await potential backpay and possible unemployment benefits, amid calls for lawmakers to resolve the impasse quickly.
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- Mass Layoffs Trump Is Threatening in Shutdown Fight May Be Illegal The New York Times
- Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs NPR
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