4-7-11
The politicians are at it again. If an agreement can't be reached on the budget, the government will shut down at midnight Saturday morning. Am I the only one that notices that fiscal year is October? So why have they been arguing about this for over six months and why is it critical NOW? And not three months ago or three months from now? It only comes to mind today because of how it will affect me. As an air traffic controller, we're essential personnel. Well, Jason, my supervisor mentioned to me today that because I'm on pre-approved leave for the weekend, I won't be considered essential so if the government shuts down I won't be paid. Hrumph, figures. Bonus: I will have an extra day of annual leave to use another time without using it now. Minus: I will be on LWOP. That's leave withOUT pay.
4-8-11
It dawned on me on the way home from the conference when CNN news (on KZQZ) mentioned furloughs for Federal Park Service employees if the government shuts down. Oh, now that would affect St. Louis because the Arch is run by the Park Service. Now THAT is something we can all care about.
