SALT LAKE CITY — As the federal government shutdown drags on, employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs say they’re not just worried about their own paychecks, they’re deeply concerned about how the disruption could affect the veterans they serve.
Many VA workers are either furloughed or working without pay, and those still on the job are stretched thin. One employee reported seeing their daily caseload shoot up from around 20 to 25, to around 40 per day.
Dave Hummer, a furloughed VA worker and father of three, said he fears he may not allowed to return to work after the shutdown…