As the federal government shutdown drags on, some states are feeling the pinch a lot more than others—and the nation’s capital is the most affected region.
An Oct. 15 report from WalletHub indicates that some 900,000 federal employees have been furloughed, while another 700,000 continue to work without pay. Essential services such as air traffic control and military operations are continuing.
The data shows that Washington, DC is experiencing the brunt of the stalemate, given that 25 percent of all jobs there are related to the federal government. The District is also home to the highest number of federal contract dollars per capita, which translates to an impasse on many ongoing projects….