neil bolland has been building radar buildings for the faa for 22 years. has two kids and a mortgage but now, without warning he doesn't have a paycheck. >> i'm incredibly disappointed and frustrated, particularly in our congressmen and senators. they went on vacation for four weeks when they could have taken an extra day and finished this job. >> reporter: neil is one of 4,000 faa employees who are out of a job until congress passes a funding extension and millions in much needed federal revenue is gone, all thanks to capitol hill's latest game of chicken between the parties, both sides, of course, blame each other. >> unfortunately republicans continue to practice the politics of confrontation and hostage taking. and it is severely damaging our economy and the livelihoods of people across our nation. >> there hasn't been any clear policy for faa for 4 1/2 years. that takes a great toll on all of our programs. someone has to say no. >> republicans say the main issue is the subsidizing of rural airports. democrats say airline employees' ability to unionize