Federal Workers Stretch Last Paycheck Until Shutdown Ends

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-11/federal-workers-stretch-last-paycheck-until-shutdown-ends.html

John DiTroia has been guiding planes through Tampa International Airport since the government shutdown began, even though he’s not getting paid and his three-year-old son was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

DiTroia, who had taken leave to be with the boy, raced back to work on Oct. 2 when he was told he might not qualify for back pay if he wasn’t at his station. His wife has already used all her paid leave to deal with family issues.

“I’m used to having two incomes,” DiTroia, 33, said. “Right now, I have zero. I’m watching every dollar that goes out.”

Today, DiTroia will be among federal workers who’ll get their last paycheck -- a partial one -- until the funding impasse between President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans that began on Oct. 1 is resolved.

[BeyondGeography]

1. What a fucking disgrace

Republican assholes. Sorry, can't think of anything more intelligent to say.

[ogradda]

2. It just makes me sick.

It's downright evil, this crap. How people can be so selfish is beyond me.

[scheming daemons]

3. in 6 days, i get furloughed

I work for a government contractor... I am not a federal employee.

Therefore, I wont get back pay.

Shutdown needs to end before 10-18 or I start breaking into savings.