Furloughed Federal Employee's Family Battles Cancer Diagnosis and Bills
A federal employee, Mike Daugherty, and his family are facing severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, amidst a government shutdown.
Mike, an accountant for the Department of Defense for 15 years, was not protected in this shutdown. He stated:
"My last paycheck was on October 10th, and it excluded the first few days of October because that was when the furlough started,"
The family relies on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle. Despite the hardships, the Daugherty's home still has happy moments.
Author's summary: Family faces medical emergencies and financial struggles during government shutdown.