The Brief
- Thousands of federal workers missed their first paycheck as the government shutdown continues.
- Dallas native and air traffic controller Jack Criss is driving for DoorDash to help pay his daughter’s school tuition.
- DoorDash donated $10,000 to assist, as officials warn the ongoing shutdown could soon impact U.S. air travel.
DALLAS – Friday is the first day that thousands of federal workers are missing their first full paycheck.
After the government shutdown began Oct. 1, many government workers are looking for ways to keep their families afloat.
Air traffic controller works for DoorDash
Jack Criss Jr. is a single father with sixteen years’ experience as an air traffic controller. He didn’t think twice about taking another job to help bring money into the house, and to keep his daughter in her private Catholic high school.
Jack was born in Dallas, but lives in the D.C. area raising his daughter, 14-year-old Jaci, as a single dad.…