FORT COLLINS, Colo. — It is now day 30 of the federal government shutdown. In Colorado, it's felt in households across the state.

Viewer Nicole Kernohan, out of Fort Collins, sent Denver7 the following email.

“I am a contractor that works for the USDA. The majority of my team has been furloughed. The news coverage of the government shutdown correctly speaks to all the government employees that are affected, but what is always missed is large amount of contractors that are also affected. These companies have already taken huge hits as many of the contracts were reduced in scope and resulted in layoffs. The shutdown has caused further impact as many of the remaining employees are now furloughed. Unlike government workers these employees will not receive back pay. As the shutdown continues

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