During a government shutdown, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property are kept operational. The employees who staff those critical programs do not get paid for their work until the government shutdown is lifted.All other employees ...

The article Madison Publishes List Of Resources During Federal Government Shutdown appeared first on Madison Patch. MADISON, CT — Madison officials have published a webpage with a list of resources for those in need, as the federal government shutdown continues.

Generally, all employees furloughed during a government shutdown are paid at the conclusion of the shutdown. In a letter last month detailing the potential effects of a shutdown, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the backpay of all federal workers could total around $400 million for each day of the shutdown.

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown