Bustos Works the Phones During "Unfair" Shutdown  October
 07, 2013  Quad Cities Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says the
federal government shutdown is "unconscionable" and "unfair." 
Since the partial shutdown began, the representative from
Illinois' 17th District has been calling state and local elected
officials, and answering calls from residents who need her help.
"I feel tremendously for them. I had a call from a woman named
Amy who's worked for the Rock Island Arsenal for 15 years. She
loves her job but is considering a change in careers because of
the uncertainty."  Over the weekend, the U.S. House passed
legislation to pay federal workers retroactively. Bustos says at
least that gives them some peace of mind. The East Moline
congresswoman also blames republicans and House Speaker John
Boehner. She says he should allow members to vote on funding the
government and negotiate later. "When there's talk that this is
about the Affordable Care Act, I know there are issues. And
democrats are willing to negotiate