CINCINNATI — The federal government shutdown stretched into its 35th day on Tuesday, tying the 2019 record for the longest closure in U.S. history.

The congressional gridlock preventing the passage of a funding bill has impacted millions across the U.S., including Cincinnati federal workers who are now reflecting on the milestone moment.

"These last 35 days have been unprecedented," Heidi Tien, president of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Chapter 155, said. "Our employees have been doing the job every single day, showing up without pay—and for the first time in my career, 100% of the employees with U.S. Customs and Border Protection were not furloughed."

How federal workers are impacted by the historic government shutdown

NTEU Chapter 155 represents CBP workers across Oh

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