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Lawmakers leading the negotiations on a bill to fund the federal government for the current fiscal year say they’ve reached agreement on a “framework” that should allow them to complete work on the bill over the next week and avoid a government shutdown.
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found the government isn't liable for damages when it fails to pay employees on time during government shutdowns.
The upcoming Sept. 30 deadline will bring another continuing resolution. And CRs don't have to spoil agency planning.
In today's Federal Newscast, a federal appeals court is hearing arguments today over whether federal employees who worked without pay during government shutdowns are owed extra money.
Besides the omnibus budget package, Congress is dealing with a few other issues this week, like postal reform. But it's a short week, according to Bloomberg Government Deputy News Director Loren Duggan.
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown
Even if Congress agrees on a budget deal by March 11, that means 2022 money will arrive nearly halfway through the fiscal year.
It's up to the Senate now to vote on a way to avoid a lapse in appropriations Friday, when the current continuing resolution ends. It's not exactly a route to full 2022 appropriations, but its not disaster.
The House has approved legislation financing federal agencies for another month
The continuing resolution, having now eaten up nearly five months of the fiscal year, is starting to affect the market valuations of publicly traded federal contractors. That may not seem like a concern of the government, but think again.
House Democrats passed a nearly 3,000 page bill last week aimed at American Industrial competitiveness. There's a lot in there for federal agencies, including the Commerce Department. But does it have legs? We get more now from Bloomberg deputy news director Loren Duggan.
Everyone is in a tizzy over the Supreme Court vacancy but the outcome is fairly predictable. More uncertain is what they'll do about the federal budget.
The latest continuing resolution will keep the government funded somehow until Feb. 18. But it means any fresh initiatives won't have a chance to get underway until March at the earliest.
The continuing resolution for funding the government runs until February 18.