Overview
- Isaac Stein, an IRS attorney in Washington, D.C., launched a permitted cart called Shysters Dogs after being furloughed on October 8.
- He operates in a suit, sells roughly 50 hot dogs a day, and offers tongue‑in‑cheek items like the “Correct Hot Dog” and a surcharge for “Wrong Toppings.”
- Stein says he read about 150 pages of D.C. regulations and invested a five‑figure sum to open legally, calling the project fully by the book.
- A CNN video on his cart drew viral attention, with viewers praising his humor and resilience during the shutdown.
- He plans to return to the IRS when government operations resume but expects to keep vending on Fridays and weekends, as states sue over recent SNAP funding cuts by the administration.