Federal Contract Workers Stress As Another Potential Shutdown Looms

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But for some federal contract workers- who don’t get back pay- another shutdown could mean financial ruin.
However, help may be on the way. Lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced bills that would make back pay available to them in the face of a shutdown.
“Lord, I tell you these bills just keep coming,” said Tamela Worthen.”This is my mortgage that’s due tomorrow,”
Contracted Smithsonian security officer Tamela Worthen