As federal shutdown 'getting longer and longer,' workers are feeling the impact

The second longest federal shutdown continues to play out, casting more doubt over when lawmakers will come to an agreement.

In metro Detroit, frustration and uncertainty remain for countless federal workers paying for bills, groceries and other costs. The federal shutdown is not the first time many workers have had to cut back on expenses, and some now say this situation poses many new challenges.

Its getting longer and longer. Its also more challenging for me because I was trying to plan for retirement in the next five years, federal worker Rebecca Clair-Darden said. Shes an employee of tank and automotive command for combat ground systems, a part of the U.S. Army in Warren.

Im having to juggle between saving for furlough, retirement and potential health care costs. I am a single moth