They were living paycheck to paycheck. Then the checks stopped coming.
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They were living paycheck to paycheck. Then the checks stopped coming.
"The federal government shutdown has become the Grinch who stole Halloween for Johnny Jones. Halloween is typically a big deal for the Jones family - they love to decorate, hand out candy and hot dogs, and enjoy a neighborhood shindig. But Jones, who works for the Transportation Security Administration, isn't getting a paycheck during the shutdown. That means big Halloween plans are out of the budget; so is an outing for his daughter and her friends to the new Taylor Swift movie."
"Across the country, government workers like Jones are cutting back on subscriptions, canceling vacations, skipping car repairs, pausing kids' dance classes, and delaying credit card payments. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed or are working without pay amid the shutdown, while the Trump administration pushes through new staff cuts. Most employees received one final prorated check this week for the days worked immediately before the shutdown; it could be their last until Congress reaches a funding deal."
Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay during the shutdown, creating immediate financial strain. Employees are canceling vacations, skipping car repairs, pausing children's activities, cutting subscriptions, and delaying credit-card payments. Some workers are dipping into savings or identifying items to liquidate to cover basic expenses. Most employees received a final prorated paycheck for days worked before the shutdown, and that may be the last until Congress funds the government. Government contractors and staff facing termination notices also face uncertainty after a court temporarily paused related actions.
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