But the bills are still coming. His car loan and insurance are both due in the next 10 days ($500ish). February’s rent is not far behind.
He’s tried to shield them from what’s going on but they’ve begun to figure it out...
She is, to repeat, just 10. Imagine what it would feel like if your young daughter realised you weren’t getting paid + took pity.
Dems won’t budge on border wall cash. Trump won’t sign any bill to reopen gov without it. President has said shutdown could last months or even years.
“My simple message is just consider the working families out there. Just help us out. Just let us do our work without any concerns and stresses.”
(There have been reports of a spike in Transportation Security Admin agents calling in sick this week - and being warned with disciplinary action.)
Prison officers, border guards, government attorneys and taxmen. Workers at the Coast Guard, FBI, National Park Service and Nasa.
They’re the ones really bearing the brunt of this (historic) shutdown.
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