There was suppose to be 800000 non essential workers layed off. Let's say they average $15.00 an hour. That means we should have saved (480 million) dollars in one week.(AND THEY SAY IT IS COSTING US MONEY)

i think its a paid vacation way i understand it.they get paid twice a month and will never notice delay in funds. and they make more than ths poor farmer.

Yes every congressman voted to give them backpay. When regular people get sent home, they do not get paid.