As the standoff between President Trump and Congress continues over funding for Trump’s proposed border wall, the partial shutdown of the federal government means workers will go weeks without a paycheck. That has some looking for temporary jobs to pay their bills.
In Boise, Idaho, Chris Kirk says he’s worked for the federal government for 19 years. He administers contracts for the hundreds of millions of dollars the U.S. Forest Service spends on fighting wildfires. But these days he’s on furlough and looking for extra income.
His job search was featured on a local television news program. A store owner saw the story and offered him a temporary job.
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