Government Shutdown

• Continuing resolution an opportunity, not shutdown, for government agencies

  In lieu of a government shutdown, a continuing resolution can be an improvement opportunity for agency leaders and transition officers.

  Management

  September 02, 2015
• Shutdown, Medicare hike, pay raise, COLA

  If your regular September game plan is to recover from your vacation and focus on back-to-school stuff, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you picked the wrong month this year.

  Mike Causey

  September 02, 2015
• Medicare hike, pay raise, COLA, shutdown and more

  NARFE's John Hatton and Katie Maddocks from the Federal Managers Association, join host Mike Causey to talk about some of the issues that Congress will tackle when it returns from its summer recess. September 2, 2015

  Your Turn

  September 01, 2015
• Win a paid October vacation: No charge to annual leave

  Could you use a bonus or paid vacation in October? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's a distinct possibility — like the one you had in 2013.

  Mike Causey

  August 27, 2015
• Sequestration spending cuts will be in the billions unless caps lifted

  An updated report from the Office of Management and Budget states that agencies face $1.8 billion in governmentwide cuts if sequestration kicks in unless Congress lifts spending caps.

  Budget

  August 21, 2015
• Steve Bell: Heading for a new fiscal cliff

  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has promised that Congress will not shut down the government or threaten to default on the national debt. To do that, they'll need to pass a spending bill after the August recess and then address the debt ceiling. The Bipartisan Policy Center predicts a deadline for raising the borrowing cap will fall in November or December. Steve Bell is senior director of economic policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. He joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive with more on the budget outlook.

  Federal Drive

  August 17, 2015
• Tom Shoop: Government shutdown may be an accident waiting to happen

  The list of items likely to spark major fights — or at least some distraction - once Congress returns is growing. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promises no more government shutdowns. Democrats called for budget negotiations to start last month. But Roll Call reports Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said no debates have started yet. Tom Shoop is editor in chief at Government Executive magazine. He tells In Depth with Francis Rose that McConnell is making a promise that he doesn't have the power to keep.

  All News

  August 14, 2015
• David Hawkings: Add Planned Parenthood to the list of things that might shut down the government this fall

  Congress has long promised no government shutdown this year. But some observers think it's now starting to look more likely. Some Republicans want to tie any appropriations measure — or continuing resolution — to language that would defund Planned Parenthood. Eighteen House Republicans signed a letter before leaving for summer recess. And some senators are joining the movement. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, writes the Hawkings Here blog. He tells In Depth with Francis Rose that Republicans have fought similar battles before.

  All News

  August 03, 2015
• David Hawkings: It’s time to face reality in this year’s budget showdown

  Congress has just this work week left until it adjourns for a month-long recess. The to-do list is long. And the Senate has barely finished work on 12 appropriations bills. House Speaker John Boehner says the Congress will have to settle for a continuing resolution this year to avoid a government shutdown in the fall. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, writes the Hawkings Here blog. He's keeping an eye on the congressional calendar and tells In Depth with Francis Rose that there just aren't enough days left before the fiscal year ends.

  All News

  July 27, 2015
• Federal News Countdown: Terrorists interests, credit monitoring

  Aileen Black, host of Women of Washington, counts down the week’s top federal stories with Francis Rose.

  All News

  July 24, 2015
• David Hawkings: Short-term spending bill starting to look more likely

  Congress has a little less than six work weeks left now before the fiscal year ends. Little movement on individual appropriations bills could mean that a short term spending bill is starting to look more likely. And yes, we may even have another fight over a potential government shutdown. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, writes the Hawkings Here blog. He tells In Depth guest host Jared Serbu what Congress has left on its plate before the month-long recess in August.

  All News

  July 13, 2015
• Boehner leaves open possible vote on Dem-backed DHS bill

  By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker John Boehner left open the possibility Monday that the House might pass long-term funding for the Homeland Security Department without immigration provisions attached, as Republican…

  Congress

  March 03, 2015
• DHS issues shutdown guidance to its employees

  While it's unclear whether Congress will approve another continuing resolution or full-year funding for the Homeland Security Department after this Friday, DHS has made plans in case of a lapse in funding.

  Budget

  March 02, 2015
• Congress averts DHS shutdown

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House and Senate approved a bill to fund the Homeland Security Department for one more week, with just two hours to go before a midnight deadline. The measure was later signed…

  Budget

  February 27, 2015