whatever, the first thing that came to my mind was not being able to get a paycheck. my biggest concern is my mortgage because i've had a home for four years, but to lie awake every day knowing that can be snatched from me is devastating. i haven't had my medicine for nearly a week, and that's because i can't afford to pay the monthly premium. i'm not able to pay a $30 co-pay and i'm not able to get my medicine. >> how are you feeling? >> i've still got good spirits, but my body is probably wondering what's going on because you need certain medication to keep you functioning. >> you're a contract worker, so you work for a company that the government contracts for. but you're like a federal worker except that you would not get back pay provided by the government, right? >> that's correct. >> so what is your concern? do you know if you're going to