((((Chris))))
I'm sorry I missed this earlier and sorry for the lousy news...I do know HP has a plan, though and maybe it is about putting you in something better than you had to make up for hubbies lower paying job.
Great idea looking into the government side...Federal...states can't print their own money, lol so layoffs and furloughs and the like are pretty much the routine today there. The feds are beefing up financial regulation after the big mess, which means lots of hiring...they've been embarassed and don't want to be caught not minding the store really well. So IMO that's an excellent route to pursue.
You aren't baling...you are taking care of you. And if things are bad, the dealership just may not be around so there's no baling when there's no boat. Hugs and prayers to you and yours.