The Violence Against Women Act Authorization Expired When the Government Shut Down CALL Capitol Switchboard 1-202-224-3121 or click HERE for list of Michigan legislators phone numbers Urge Your Senators & Representative To Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act Quick Facts About the 12/21/18 Government Shutdown: Employees from 9 federal departments were affected. More than 380,000 federal workers are on furlough (temporarily laid off without pay) and 420,000 forced to work without pay: Since the shutdown on December 21st, workers’ anger is turning to fear they may not be able to buy food, pay their rent or pay the bills for other essential goods and services.  This reflects a lack of respect for the people who serve their fellow Americans.   The issue:  Games are being played […]