(Photo: The Detroit News)Restaurants and attractions are stepping up to offer deals to federal workers who are affected by the partial government shutdown. Last week Union Joints restaurant group announced it would dish out free macaroni and cheese to federal employees, and more businesses have followed suit. Downtown Louie's Lounge at 30 Clifford in Detroit is boasting a "free meal" to any federal employee with proper identification during the shutdown. the post read, adding that any federal employees affected by the shutdown can come to the restaurant 2-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday for a meal on the house. The Detroit Institute of Arts announced Thursday that all federal employees, never mind where they live, will be admitted free with their government ID.

Source: Ethiopian News January 17, 2019 22:07 UTC