“It’s just been a real nightmare. This was a five-year process of law school and the bar, and everybody is just ready to get onto the other side of becoming a lawyer.”

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.

&pizza is now partnering with José Andrés and his #ChefsForFeds movement.

And that number will increase the longer the shutdown stretches on, according to a report from D.C.’s chief financial officer.

Some restaurant operators say business has dropped as much as 60 percent.

Many national parks and other federal lands are being trashed during the shutdown, but in many cases, volunteer groups aren’t allowed to help.

You don’t have to be a government worker to take advantage of the deal.

“If they come to us, they’ll leave with something. We’re not going to spend a lot of time putting people through an inquisition.”

“I ran out of money, basically.”