You are aware that many federal employees and contractors are not working or receiving paychecks because of the federal government shutdown.
Here are some other things we’re not doing:
· Buying lunch at local eateries.
· Taking our spouses to dinner at local restaurants.
· Taking our families to local theaters and other entertainment venues.
· Buying cars and trucks from local dealerships.
· Purchasing clothing and furniture from local stores and malls.
· Fueling our personal and work vehicles at local gas stations.
· Buying airline tickets, using taxis or rideshares, and lodging at hotels.
· Making offers on new homes.
· Donating to nonprofit organizations.
Federal employees and contractors are the most immediate hostages of the political jousting, but shutdowns have economic ripples.
Lee Kreutzer, Millcreek
