Workers who feed, clean and keep the federal government secure are not guaranteed back pay, unlike furloughed federal workers.
In 2019, the monthlong partial government shutdown cost the D.C. region $1.6 billion in economic activity and earnings.
The five-week-long government shutdown disrupted critical work at NASA and other government agencies, leaving federal employees wondering if Congress really understands the value they bring.
Federal employees could just flash their federal ID and walk through the fare gates if this measure passes.
Jan 15, 2019
Kraft—Yes, That Kraft—Is Opening A Pop-Up Grocery Store In D.C. For Furloughed Feds This Week
Federal workers can pick up mac and cheese, mayonnaise, cheese, and other Kraft products.
There will be five different grocery pop ups outside different Giant locations around the city on Saturday.

