Groups are helping furloughed federal workers fill up their tanks.One mobile fueling business, Filld, says it's giving free gas —as much as 10 gallons — to people who show their government ID. Regional news outlets report it's happening this week at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Maryland and near a church in Washington. The business says the offer is happening "while supplies last." WTTG-TV reported the outreach comes through a partnership with iHeart Radio.The shutdown, which has lasted more than a month, comes as congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump have disagreed over funding for a U.S. border wall. The issue is being tied to budget legislation needed to renew funding for parts of the federal government.The nation's capital region is not the only place in the country where free gas is aiding affected workers.KSDK-TV in St. Louis reported Sunday the youth-focused Demetrious Johnson Foundation teamed up with Crown Food Mart to give a free tank of gas for 50 workers. The news station reported the outreach will happen every Sunday the shutdown continues.In Florida, the West Palm Beach Women's Task Force helped Transportation Security Administration workers with free gas cards Sunday.
WASHINGTON — Groups are helping furloughed federal workers fill up their tanks.
One mobile fueling business, Filld, says it's giving free gas —as much as 10 gallons — to people who show their government ID.
Regional news outlets report it's happening this week at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Maryland and near a church in Washington.
The business says the offer is happening "while supplies last." WTTG-TV reported the outreach comes through a partnership with iHeart Radio.
The shutdown, which has lasted more than a month, comes as congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump have disagreed over funding for a U.S. border wall. The issue is being tied to budget legislation needed to renew funding for parts of the federal government.
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The nation's capital region is not the only place in the country where free gas is aiding affected workers.
KSDK-TV in St. Louis reported Sunday the youth-focused Demetrious Johnson Foundation teamed up with Crown Food Mart to give a free tank of gas for 50 workers. The news station reported the outreach will happen every Sunday the shutdown continues.
In Florida, the West Palm Beach Women's Task Force helped Transportation Security Administration workers with free gas cards Sunday.