Contract workers are a critical part of the federal workforce. They serve the people with the same dedication and professionalism as any federal employee, and they deserve the same respect. During the shutdown, I met with contract workers who drained their savings and took on debt just to make it through. The contract worker in my district that was already living paycheck to paycheck, and then one of those paychecks never came. The custodian who has to choose between paying rent and paying medical bills. (01:52–01:59)
CLAIM
Asserts that contract workers used savings and incurred debt during the shutdown.
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