nonessential. rene marsh continues their coverage live from the world war ii memorial in washington. good morning, rene. reporter: good morning, kate. right where i m standing dramatic moments yesterday. it all had to do with that government shutdown. we ll show you that in just a second. but in the meantime, as those lawmakers continue to play politics on capitol hill, some families are feeling the real-life consequences of the shutdown. we all are essential. reporter: day two of the shutdown. furlough congress. reporter: outrage across the country, already reaching a fever pitch. we want to work! everyone is angry. i mean, angry. i came here to work today. i m not allowed to. i m not essential. none of us are. i m doing the walk of shame. reporter: more than 800,000 federal employees likely taking that same walk or drive. this in my hand is a notice of furlough that all employees were given this morning.