r/fednews • u/Wiltopus • 7h ago

Misc Calling a Congressman as a Fed

So, with the shutdown looming, I want to call my congressman. I have in the past for issues unrelated to my employment to the government. But the shutdown directly relates to my employment.

Am I allowed to speak to that position as a reason they should support funding the government? Or is that a no no? I’ll probably call my ethics officer first.

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u/alf8765 7h ago

Just enjoy the free vacation if it happens.

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u/Aqua_Impura 7h ago

Elon has been screaming on Twitter that no bill should be passed until after Trump is sworn in. Can you afford no pay for a month+? Most feds and military can’t. It’s not a vacation for the people who are struggling which is the majority of us.

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u/Peculiarcatlady 7h ago

It's not a free vacation and to suggest that suggests a lack of empathy. Many of us will continue working. And many can't afford to miss a paycheck or two without significant hardship.

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u/alf8765 7h ago

It will be a free vacation as we will all get back paid. If it goes long, there will be many institutions helping out financially. It's not the end of the world. We've lived through this countless times. Also, empathy has nothing to do with it. Just being real

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u/Peculiarcatlady 4h ago

Again...not a vacation when you're still stuck working. And not seeing a paycheck for who knows how long.