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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Default situation is, furloughed government employees don't get paid for shutdown time. Last time there was a shutdown, Congress voted (after the shutdown ended) to pay all furloughed employees. (I understand the cost was about $400 million, but logic tells me that has to be low for three weeks.) Your guess is as good as mine for what Congress will do this time.
I understand that politicians get paid. But furloughed staff of politicians don't. Again, unless Congress votes otherwise.
Drive-by: Happy Birthday Amy!
Of course politicians get paid during a shut-down. That makes...sense. To them. Because most politicians are hovering on the brink of penury.
I think DH can take vaca since he's a contractor, but that borks all vaca plans for the year. Bah, spit.
Woo Mets
They have to beat the Phillies since it's my birthday, right, Tom?
::crosses fingers::
I hope Pelfrey's just starting slow this season.
Dear 2011, fuck you.
Signed, the woman who just left her big boykitty at the vet overnight so they can put a feeding tube in him.
Aw, I'm sorry, Jilli. I hope it helps, though.
I've been told my organization is good for a month or so if the US government shuts down. If it's down for more than a month or so, it'll be furlough time, but I'm not really expecting that will happen.
Oh, lordy, I'm sorry Jilli. I hope the vet can help him get better quickly.
Oh, Jilli, that bites. I hope your kitty perks up soon.
Oh man, Jilli. I hope they can fix him easily.
Why do I keep looking at apartments for sale? Even if there are ones I want and could afford the payments on, I don't have down payment money.