So, I am not sure you are aware how entitled you sound.

Gov't workers have unreal job security healthcare/benefits and salaries. If us non Gov't folk have a bad year, we don't get back paid, we get fired. That isn't delayed pay, that is zero pay plus being thrown to the sharks of the black hole of a job market.

Yes, it sucks. But i'm sorry, your delayed but garunteed pay is not more important than the actions and monies buried inside a terrible bill.

Suck it up butter cup, it aint about you, it is about the durational health of the country.

Also, diversify your income.