The government has been closed for a full month — and federal workers who have missed two paychecks are now using credit cards to pay their bills, visiting food pantries to stock their kitchens and reviewing their bank accounts, plotting exactly how long they can manage without a salary.
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The ongoing government shutdown is severely impacting federal workers and their families, causing financial distress and anxiety. Many comments highlight the struggles of workers going without pay, facing repossessions, and being unable to afford basic necessities like food. The... Show more
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