Shutdown closures include the Washington Monument and a major ALS fundraiser. Virginia and Maryland are offering relief to furloughed federal workers. Help for furloughed workersSome local governments and companies are stepping up to help furloughed workers. Maryland is allowing furloughed workers to apply for unemployment, though they must repay those benefits once backpay is issued. READ MORE: 'Here to do my job': Air Force veteran, now a furloughed federal employee, reacts to shutdown