U.S. President Barack Obama walks to his car as he...

U.S. President Barack Obama walks to his car as he arrives at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. (April 3, 2013) Credit: Getty Images

Many middle class federal employees are taking a pay hit by being furloughed one day a week, which is a 20 percent income reduction ["Obama to take a 5% pay cut," News, April 4].

These people have mortgages and kids in college, and they have to cope with ever-increasing costs of living, as we all do.

Remember this on Election Day.

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