Federal workers hunker down as they go without pay amid shutdown
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Jill Hornick, a 59-year-old service representative at a Social Security Administration field office in Illinois, would normally have received her latest paycheck on Friday. Instead, she was last paid on Oct. 10 — for three days less than she had worked. Hornick is defined as an essential worker and continues to report to the office on a daily basis during the government shutdown. She said she doesn't have time to search for a second job and isn't eligible for unemployment benefits.
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Main Idea: As the government shutdown drags on, Jill Hornick and other federal workers are struggling to cover basic costs while working or waiting without pay.
Key Points:
- Hornick, a Social Security Administration worker in Illinois, is still reporting to work but has not been paid since Oct. 10.
- She is cutting spending, asking creditors for help, and worrying about her mortgage while she waits for back pay.
- Other federal workers, including Brooke Hardison at the Agriculture Department, are also missing pay and delaying bills, repairs, travel, and other expenses.
- The article says the shutdown is pushing some federal employees to think about leaving government jobs for the private sector.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Shutdown pay delays can strain federal workers' finances, cut spending at local businesses, and slow services at agencies like Social Security and Veterans Affairs.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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