CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With no end in sight for the government shutdown, and paychecks for thousands of local federal workers on hold, local government officials from Kentucky and Montgomery County have announced a series of Emergency Resource Fairs.
Since the shutdown, more than 670,000 federal employees nationwide have been furloughed, while another 730,000 continue to work without pay, according to a Montgomery County news release. At Fort Campbell, numerous households are struggling to meet essential needs such as groceries, fuel and childcare.
“The men and women who serve our country – whether in uniform or as federal employees – should never have to face financial hardship due to circumstances beyond their control,” said Shannon Lane, director of Military Affairs for the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, in the release. “Our community stands united across state lines to ensure that those who serve are supported during this difficult time.”…