SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

As the federal government shutdown enters its 30th day with no end in sight, a Sacramento family said the loss of a paycheck has pushed them to the brink.

“When is our suffering going to be enough? What is it going to take? People are out here trying to advocate for their families. I’m trying to advocate for my family,” said Marissa Blevins.

Cameron Blevins, a civilian employee at Travis Air Force Base, said he has been furloughed and hasn’t received a paycheck in a month.

“It’s causing stress with not only myself, but the family as well,” Cameron said. “It’s put a toll on our relationship.”

The Navy veteran said his only current income is a housing stipend from the Department of Veterans Affairs, which he said is not enough to support his family of six.

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