For those in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area who are federal employees, I've just received information that should the government shut down, you can apply for unemployment benefits.
D.C. Unemployment Benefits information here:
https://does.dcnetworks.org/initialclaims/Maryland Unemployment Benefits information here:
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employme...shutdown.shtmlViriginia Unemployment Benefits Information here:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal/seeker/jslogin.cfmNote: If you apply for and receive benefits, you would have to pay back if after the furlough, Congress approves backpay.