In my 'hood, a government shutdown hurts everyone, not just federal workers. And in case I've failed to mention it in the last ten minutes: ***Congress keeps getting their $174,000/year.***

They Shine Washington’s Shoes and Pour Its Drinks. A Shutdown Would Hurt.

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.