[DannyTN]

I would expect them to get unemployment, the same as any other laid off worker that paid into the system.

They will have to pay back any unemployment benefits, if congress gives them back pay.

[dragnet2]

I would expect them to get unemployment, the same as any other laid off worker that paid into the system.

Private sector American is on their knees with the weight of millions of government employees clinging to their backs, refusing to let go...But we must be fair to the government employees!

[2harddrive]

“They will have to pay back any unemployment benefits, if congress gives them back pay.”

Congress WILL give them back pay, for their VACATION! But I bet dollars to donuts they will NEVER collect the unemployment pay back!