The federal shutdown has reached a critical point, with government employees missing their first full paycheck.
Many staff members, including interns and part-time personnel in D.C., are not working or being paid. Federal offices across the country have also been closed for most of October.
No money coming their way until Congress reaches a deal to fund the government.
The Oct. 24 pay period will result in no pay for workers, regardless of their work hours.
Author's summary: Federal shutdown affects government employees' paychecks.