Congressman Dale Strong said that the federal government shutdown - now in its 24th day with no end in sight - is doing incalculable damage.

“This completely avoidable Democrat shutdown is causing unimaginable harm across the country, and especially here in North Alabama, where we have a large military presence and federal workforce,” Strong, a Republican whose district includes Huntsville, said in a statement to AL.com .

The shutdown began Oct. 1. Federal workers deemed essential are on the job without pay. Others are furloughed, also without pay, and no guarantee they will receive a check once Congress reaches a funding deal.

“It is unimaginable that Senate Democrats would let essential workers and service members go without a paycheck just to earn political points with their far-

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