Basically, our government has shut down until the FY 2014 budget is approved. Problem is, Obama implemented the Affordable Care Act (about health care) which was passed into law. Now, the Republicans are attempting to show their lack of support for the law by putting language into the budget to defund the law. Democrats won't go for it, so those of use in federal employment, along with those who reap benefits from federal agencies, are affected until a budget is passed.
The time off has been nice, but if this thing stretches too long, my husband and I will really feel it. At this point, since we don't have children, we haven't felt it yet, ya know?
I got a ton done these last two days! I had a plumber come fix our plumbing and had some repairmen come fix our patio doors, and had a couch and chair we ordered a month ago finally delivered. I have made the most of it, but I need to go back to work.