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  1. Not sure that's really a litmus test--it's mainly because only one tweet got retweeted by the massive Wapo account.

  2. congress is working on a bill right now to extend debt-ceiling until nov. 22. hence the post...

  3. yes. they're entitled to pay, but their paychecks likely to be delayed without action by congress.

  4. oh no. don't tell me you of all people don't know about putting a . before your @ replies.

  5. a number of congressional staffers have been furloughed. others could also see delays in paychecks.

  6. RT Good news, furloughed DOE researchers: you're allowed to teach yoga or work at Starbucks.

  7. furloughed employees can. not at all sure about essential employees, it's a good question.

  8. If shutdown lasts through Nov. 22, air traffic controllers and prison guards will have missed 3 paychecks:

  9. If shutdown lasts into November, many more states start cutting off food stamps, heating assistance, etc.

  10. If shutdown lasts through October, millions of veterans don't get disability/pension payments:

  11. If shutdown lasts til mid-Oct., paychecks will be delayed, tax refunds won't go out, federal courts send people home:

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