ME naval workers seek state backed loans in case of government shutdown / Public News Service
Federal workers in Maine are backing legislation to help ensure they can pay their bills in case of a government shutdown. Those who might be furloughed or required to work without pay are requesting access to state-backed, no-interest loans. Alana Schaeffer, president of the Metal Trades Council at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, said the 6,000 workers overhauling the nation's submarines deserve support. ...