Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
FATIMA HUSSEIN
Associated Press
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A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside of the National Gallery of Art on the 6th day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Oct. 6.
Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press
Federal workers stand in line to pickup meals from the World Central Kitchen, Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Washington.
Cliff Owen, Associated Press
A lectern awaits the arrival of House Democrats to speak on the health care funding fight on the steps of the House before votes to end the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 12.
WASHINGTON — Jessica Sweet spent the federal government shutdown cutting back. To make ends meet, the Social Security claims specialist drank only one coffee a day, skipped meals, cut down on groceries and deferred paying some household bills. She racked up spending on her credit card buying gas to get to work.
A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside of the National Gallery of Art on the 6th day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Oct. 6.
A lectern awaits the arrival of House Democrats to speak on the health care funding fight on the steps of the House before votes to end the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 12.
