Government Shutdown
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Congress is trying to avert a shutdown, but some are concerned a continuing resolution could trigger sequestration.
January 19, 2018 -
From closed federal buildings and memorials to rallies on Capitol Hill, the October 2013 shutdown had a big impact on D.C. and the federal workforce.
January 19, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, with the possibility of a government shutdown growing, members of Congress want to make sure federal employees and the members of the military receive reimbursement.
January 19, 2018 -
NIH's Fauci says agency in scramble to save research as government shutdown looms
January 18, 2018 -
A government "shutdown" isn't really a shutdown. Many services will continue, but hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be forced off the job, and some services will go dark.
January 18, 2018 -
A new and exclusive Federal News Radio online survey found almost 70 percent of the more than 1,900 respondents say a partial government shutdown is “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to happen on Jan. 20 at midnight.
January 18, 2018 -
Many well-intentioned but unsophisticated people living beyond the beltway don't understand how important shutdown threats are to Washington-based politicians, lawyers, lobbyists and journalists.
January 17, 2018 -
Will Congress pass a comprehensive spending bill or will they just kick the can down the road with another continuing resolution? Take our anonymous online survey and let us know what you think.
January 16, 2018 -
The Navy has a few tricks up its sleeve to award contracts in a time when new starts aren't allowed.
January 12, 2018 -
The answer to the question in the headline is that we should all care, because it is certainly no way to run a business, or a government.
January 09, 2018 -
The Trump administration's request for an additional $18 billion over 10 years to build a border wall is riling up some Democrats, as Congress continues negotiations over a spending deal by Jan. 19.
January 08, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, OMB Director Mick Mulvaney is pushing for a clean funding bill before the current continuing resolution expires on Jan. 19.
January 04, 2018 -
With all of the proposals in recent years to cut the workforce, make it easier to fire people, change federal pay and more, it was safe to assume we would see a lot of action on civil service issues.
January 03, 2018 -
The Defense Department is prepared to deal with issues if Congress can't pass a spending bill or it agrees to another continuing resolution.
December 21, 2017 -
Even if Congress and the Trump administration manage to avoid another lapse in funding, starting the fiscal year three months late is hardly ideal.
December 20, 2017