GREAT FALLS — As the partial shut-down of the federal government continues, some businesses are stepping up to assist workers who are directly affected by it.

The Backroads Bar & Grill several miles west of Great Falls is offering to help by letting federal government employees who haven't received a paycheck to start a tab.

Watch the video: Helping workers affected by partial government shut-down

Co-owner Adam Hawley says that starting on Friday, October 10, federal employees just need to bring their government ID and proof of career field. Your tab won’t be due until after the government reopens and you’ve received two paychecks.

He added that if you’re able to pay your tab before those two pay stubs, your next well drink is on the house.

Hawley explained, “What I consider it, is

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