Federal Workers Are Barely Making It Through the Government Shutdown
Update: 2025-10-30
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As the government shutdown enters its thirtieth day, hundreds of thousands of federal workers and their families face a financial and emotional crisis. One worker's husband, a military veteran, is battling aggressive cancer, but their TRICARE insurance claims are frozen due to the shutdown, forcing them to pay tens of thousands for life-saving surgery. Furloughed workers struggle to cover basic expenses, turning to food banks and side gigs, while others face a sharp drop in household earnings. The emotional toll is heavy, with families feeling unprecedented stress and workers expressing frustration at congressional leadership. As the shutdown continues, hope fades, replaced by fear, anger, and exhaustion.
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