Federal workers worry about finances during ongoing government shutdown No pay causing anxiety among employees

During the U.S. government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, around 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, facing financial anxiety and concerns about job security and public service. Federal employees like James Kirwan and MT Snyder express frustrations over halted operations and the psychological toll of uncertainty, highlighting the detrimental impacts on their finances and the public’s access to justice.