Workforce

• Federal events, related services feeling trickledown effect of shutdown

  Organizations postponed several large conferences earlier this week after the government shutdown. More than 100 other events are scheduled in October in the Washington area, and could be in jeopardy if the partial closure of the government continues.

  Congress

  October 04, 2013
• The not-so-sweet smell of a shutdown

  When life hands you lemons ... You know how the saying goes, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. But what happens when life hands you -- and about 800,000 of your co-workers -- something else. Say, one of the world's stinkiest fruits.

  Mike Causey

  October 04, 2013
• Furlough Follies

  While 800,000 furloughed federal workers are wondering how they are going to make ends meet, members of the House and Senate who allowed the shutdown to happen are living large and high on Capitol Hill, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

  Mike Causey

  October 03, 2013
• Shutdown devastating for workers, AFGE president says – October 4, 2013

  This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" National President J. David Cox Sr. addresses the government shutdown and its impact on employees and public services. AFGE SSA Local 836 EVP Matt Perlinger discusses the importance of engaging younger union members and Professor Jeffrey Hilgert talks about his book, "Hazard or Hardship: Crafting Global Norms on the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work."

  Federal Insights

  October 02, 2013
• OPM final rule: Lawmakers, staff eligible for gov’t contribution in exchanges

  The Office of Personnel Management has made it official: Lawmakers and their staff members are required to purchase health insurance from one of the Affordable Care Act's health-insurance exchanges --but the government will still contribute toward their premiums. OPM issued the final rule, which goes into effect immediately, Wednesday.

  Congress

  October 02, 2013
• Shutdown got you down? Here’s what you had to say

  We asked you how you felt about the shutdown of the federal government and you let us know through social media, email and story comments. Keep sharing your comments -- and photos -- with Federal News Radio.

  Congress

  October 02, 2013
• DoD works out how military pay bill will impact civilians

  President Obama signed a bill at the dawn of the government shutdown, and it could significantly increase the number of non-uniformed military employees exempt from furlough during the shutdown. So far, the Defense Department has sent no signals on how it would choose to enact the provisions.

  Congress

  October 02, 2013
• House fails to pass bills to reopen parts of government

  Lower chamber legislators could not get two-thirds approval for one bill to fund the National Park Service, and another bill to get the Veterans Affairs Department fiscal 2014 money. AFGE, NTEU and Democrat lawmakers rallied on Capitol Hill Tuesday to turn up the heat on Congress to reopen the government.

  Congress

  October 02, 2013
• The Best Friend You Never Knew: Bill Bransford

  I don't think I have ever, ever in my life referred to someone as being passionate, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. It just doesn't seem right. Or it's used too often. But almost everybody I talked to about Bill Bransford used the word: Passionate. And I would agree.

  Mike Causey

  October 02, 2013
• The government shutdown and its impact on contracting

  Beth Ferrell, partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, will discuss best practices for contractors in a government shutdown environment. October 1, 2013

  Off the Shelf

  October 01, 2013
• Shutdown poll: How long will it last?

  With Congress failing to agree on a funding deal by midnight Monday, the federal government is now closing its doors for the first time in 17 years, and a government shutdown is no longer a matter of if but how long. Take our poll, and let us know how long you think the shutdown will last.

  Congress

  October 01, 2013
• Shutdown soundoff: Tell us how you really feel

  Some 800,000 employees are being furloughed for however long the shutdown lasts, while skeleton staffs of "essential" federal workers stay on the clock — also without pay. Many feds are clearly frustrated and discouraged by the uncertainty and have taken to social media to vent their frustrations. Let us know how you feel about the shutdown.

  Congress

  October 01, 2013
• Government shutdown: 4 things feds should know

  For thousands of federal employees who head to work today, it won't be to execute their agencies' missions, but to shut down their computers, fill out a timesheet and, in some cases, hand over their BlackBerry smartphones. Here are four things feds should know as they prepare for the first government shutdown in more than 17 years.

  Budget

  October 01, 2013
• What’s ahead for contractors in 2014?

  Bob Lohfeld, CEO of Lohfeld Consulting, and Ray Bjorklund, president of BirchGrove Consulting will give their thoughts on the government shutdown and the top contracting issues in 2014. September 30, 2013

  Amtower Off-Center

  September 30, 2013