Summary
An IRS lawyer named Isaac Stein, currently furloughed due to the government shutdown, is operating a hot dog stand in Washington, D.C. called "Shysters Dogs." This venture fulfills a childhood dream while Stein waits to return to his regular work.
Key Facts
- Isaac Stein is a lawyer for the IRS but is currently not working due to the government shutdown.
- He started a hot dog stand called "Shysters Dogs" in Washington, D.C.
- The stand offers a simple menu with humorous names and prices, including a penalty fee for "hot dogs with the wrong toppings."
- Stein sells about 50 hot dogs each day and plans to continue the business on weekends after returning to his IRS job.
- The 2025 government shutdown has left many federal workers, including Stein, without their regular pay.
- Stein began the hot dog business after obtaining permits in late September and being furloughed on October 8th.
