Virginia families are already feeling the strain of high costs, and Virginia workers and business leaders are deeply worried about the impacts of an impending shutdown and the jobs cuts the Trump Administration is threatening.
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Spanberger discusses the economic impact of the government shutdown on Virginia families and workers.
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