Federal Employees Return To Work, But Fears Of Another Shutdown Loom
While the reopening of the government is welcome news for many federal workers, some express trepidation that they'll face the same predicament after Feb. 15.
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7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History
President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Downplayed Shutdown Hardships. Dems Raged
Ross says he is puzzled by the challenges federal workers are facing after more than a month with no pay. He told CNBC that workers could just borrow money to tide them over.
For Furloughed Worker, Isolation, Hit To Self-Worth Hurt As Much As Lost Pay
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jaime, a tax examiner with the Internal Revenue Service, about the toll the government shutdown is taking on her mental health.
Opinion: Volunteers Step Up To Care For Furloughed Federal Workers
Around the country, Americans are pitching in to help out government employees who aren't being paid during the shutdown, offering free meals, free haircuts, interest-free loans, and more.
D.C. Judge Tells Furloughed Workers They Must Stay On The Job
About 400,000 federal workers are called "excepted" and are required to work without pay. They sued for an injunction that would end that requirement, but the judge said no.
'Barely Treading Water': Why The Shutdown Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
Federal Workers Struggle To Stretch Their Money As Shutdown Lingers
Some banks and credit unions are waiving late fees or offering low-interest loans. But the longer the shutdown continues, the harder it becomes for furloughed workers and contractors to stay afloat.
Furloughed Workers In Hard-Hit Community Organize Potluck During Shutdown
Friday evening, as the shutdown bordered on becoming the longest in U.S. history, hundreds of furloughed workers gathered in Montgomery County, Md., to share a meal.
Most Federal Workers' Health Coverage To Continue During Shutdown, Even If Pay Stops
Basic health insurance for most affected federal workers will stay in effect, but circumstances are murkier for contractors.