Washington braces for possible government shutdown

With the deadline to pass a budget fast approaching, Washington is bracing for what could be its first government shutdown in 17 years.

For federal employees, the prospect of agencies having to close their doors introduces a new level of uncertainty and concerns namely.

SOUNDBITE: Angela Bymul, Government cotnractor saying:

"Getting paid is the main thing and how long we are going to be out is the big issue with us."

SOUNDBITE: Robert William Edwards, government worker saying:

"Unemployment, not being able to pay bills, eviction, loss of family health benefits, loss -- all that."

SOUNDBITE: Yeheyes Wuhil, Journalist, 'voice Of America' - A Federally Owned Broadcaster saying:

"It's really scary. I'm sorry for the federal worker to be penalized by people who can't make up their minds up in congress."

Other government workers say they know what they'll do if the shut down happens.

SOUNDBITE: Christine Chung, Health and Human Servi