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Morning Poll: What Are Federal Workers Doing to Pass the Time?

By WTOP Staff

Night view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol from ArlingtonHundreds of thousands of federal workers are now on unpaid leave after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding the government.

The workers spent part of Monday on the job, winding down their work in order to ensure as orderly a shutdown as possible. Today, they’re staying at home.

If you’re a government employee, what are you doing today to pass the time? Pick the answer that best represents your primary “time passing” activity today.
 

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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