This is the TRUE definition of a Manufactured CRISIS ! Federal employees who have experienced a prior shutdown are well versed in how to claim available benefits. The media know this also but not a word about it. Federal employees who are eligible can apply for unemployment benefits on or after the first day of their furlough.
I just read: A furloughed federal employee’s guide to filing for unemployment during the shutdown
By Nicole Ogrysko
They’re going to have the tearful stories even if qualify for unemployment.....which frankly if they do should be paid back since it’s not like they aren’t going to get paid.