Union feeds 400 people furloughed during shutdown

The Amalgamated Transit Union offered free lunches for furloughed workers last week during the ongoing government shutdown. As the week went on, more people came for the free lunch, and by last Friday almost 400 people were fed in total.

Holiday Season Puts Strain on Families in Need

Food stamp reductions have had serious effects on Maryland food banks.

Angry Protesters Demand an End to Shutdown

Angry furloughed workers and members of Congress gathered on Capitol Hill to voice their frustrations.

What Does a Government Shutdown Look Like?

Washington in photographs on the second day of the government shutdown.

Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy

Tuesday’s looming government shutdown would cripple federal agencies in Maryland, hurt workers and cause a drop in economic output and tax revenue.