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\nBy Dam Lamothe
\nHaving been the target of furloughs and sequestration before, I can certainly empathize with our Coast Guard brethren. I was senior enough to ride those out and not feel a lot of pain- this was not the case of the junior personnel. The same and more must be affecting junior Coasties- not only not receiving a pay check, they are expected to report for duty as if nothing was wrong. <\/p>\n
Of course they’ll be repaid as soon as our elected political leaders stop acting like children, and come to an agreement. This brinkmanship is hurting real people. Trump has made offers in good faith, but the other side refuses to negotiate until the government is funded. Trump refuses to finance the government until the wall is funded. <\/p>\n
To help the Coast Guard personnel weather the storm, a five page tip sheet was disseminated by the Coast Guard Support Program, an employee-assistance arm of the service often known as CG SUPRT. <\/p>\n
“While it may be uncomfortable to deal with the hard facts, it’s best to avoid the ‘hide your head in the sand’ reaction,” the tip sheet said. “Stay in charge of the situation by getting a clear understanding of what’s happening.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
This tip sheet offered some ideas, like hold a garage sale. Try baby sitting. Become a “mystery shopper.” All on the member’s own time, of course. <\/p>\n
Despite these stellar recommendations, the document has subsequently been removed from the CG’s web site. Go figure.<\/p>\n
Build the damn wall.<\/p>\n
This debacle may be viewed here: Chicago Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"