Opinion

Morning Poll: What Are Federal Workers Doing to Pass the Time?

Night view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol from ArlingtonHundreds of thousands of federal workers are now on unpaid leave after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding the government.

The furloughed workers spent part of Monday on the job, winding down their work in order to ensure as orderly a shutdown as possible. Today, they’re staying at home.

If you’re a government employee, what are you doing today to pass the time? Pick the answer that best represents your primary “time passing” activity today.
 

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