Military family worries they can't afford child's lifesaving medications if government shuts down
For one military family, the consequences of a government shutdown would be dire: it could mean affording medications for their child who is fighting for her life. For one military family, the consequences of a partial government shutdown would be dire: It could mean not affording treatments and medications for their child who is fighting for her life. Austin Carrigg and her husband, Master Sgt. Joshua Carrigg, are parents of three -- their youngest, 11-year-old Melanie, has Down syndrome, a congenital heart defect and a metabolic disorder. Melanie recently had a catastrophic stroke. Carrigg spoke with ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott and said her family pays around $300 out of pocket for medication each month. With the government on the brink of a shutdown as soon as Sunday, she said she's had sleepless nights worrying about how they'll be able to afford medications that Melanie needs. MORE: As government shutdown approaches, agencies to tell work...