Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers

Capital Public Radio | By Ben Adler

Published January 19, 2019 at 6:01 AM CST

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The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."