Federal contract workers say the continuing government shutdown is taking a toll

Federal contract employees such as janitors and security guards don’t receive backpay. This means that once the government shutdown is over, they won’t receive any form of payment.

A Breakdown of Government Shutdowns

The federal government has to decide on a budget by midnight on April 28th or the government could shut down on President Trump’s 100th day in office.

Rep. Van Hollen Warns Shutdown Would Disrupt NIH

Health care and research at NIH endangered by budget stalemate, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.