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James48

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9. I just retired from the federal government.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Nov 19, 2020, 07:00 PM

Nov 2020

A lot of workers now expect Trump to refuse to do anything, hold his breath and turn blue.

The good news is they are conserving funds so that they can make it through for a month if it gets bad again. They also know relief will come when Biden is sworn in.

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Like someone Rebl2 Nov 2020 #5

It's possible I just don't get it... birdographer Nov 2020 #6

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If Government Shuts Down In December DallasNE Nov 2020 #8

I just retired from the federal government. James48 Nov 2020 #9

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