Congress members get paid, janitors don't' in US shutdown: Fact check
Members of Congress continue receiving pay during a federal shutdown while many janitors employed by private contractors may not receive pay or back pay.
The real cost of a shutdown: Disrupting the U.S. workforce, innovation and national security
Government shutdowns disrupt federal missions, harm the economy, and severely damage contractors and the federal workforce, requiring immediate congressional action to keep government funded.
Federal contract oversight employees contemplate resignation offer, as agency faces layoffs and mission realignment
Labor Department employees face significant workforce reductions, leading to deferred resignation offers and early retirement options amid fears regarding job security.