With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history now over, federal employees are returning to work. But, as they do so, a range of emotions are bubbling up.

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Some workers say they are relieved or anxious to start doing their jobs again, while others are uncertain that another shutdown could be coming in January. Some are also frustrated this partisan fight took place.

Federal Trade Commission attorneys Sam and Maya, who asked WTOP not to use their last names, returned to the office Thursday — their first time b

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