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Federal News Radio is closely following the prospect of a federal shutdown and how it would affect federal workers.
April 07, 2011 -
A possible government shutdown could affect around 800,000 federal employees, a senior Obama administration official said today.
April 06, 2011 -
By Jolie Lee Federal News Radio A partial shutdown could happen as soon as this weekend if Congress remains stuck in a budget impasse. The Department of Health and Human Services sent a memo to…
April 06, 2011 -
Republicans have been saying they get three bites at the apple at their attempt to cut spending, said Russell Berman, congressional reporter for The Hill.
April 06, 2011 -
Do you know what furlough-bait looks like? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says if you have a mirror handy it easy to find out.
April 06, 2011 -
If there is a government shutdown will you be working or furloughed without pay? What happens to Social Security, and will your tax refund be processed in a timely manner. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says most feds, and most taxpayers, remain in the dark.
April 05, 2011 -
Two employee unions, NTEU and NFFE, want their members to make their voices heard about what they say is the real impact of a government shutdown. The organizations are asking federal employees to call their member of Congress April 5. The unions also are trying to improve how they communicate with members about the shutdown.
April 04, 2011 -
Seventy two hours or bust? If push really comes to shove, The Hill\'s Erik Wasson tells Federal News Radio, the House\'s 72 hour rule could be waived and even a 24 hour CR is seen as better than a shutdown.
April 04, 2011 -
Any budget deal in Congress has to be reached a lot sooner than you might think. The House and Senate need more than just enough time to pass it. Because of that Russell Berman, congressional reporter, says not to be surprised if another continuing resolution is needed to keep the lights on at your agency.
March 30, 2011 -
Federal Times editor Steve Watkins and senior writer Steve Losey, financial planner Arthur Stein, and president of the Senior Executives Association Carol Bonosaro join us to answer your questions.
March 30, 2011 -
If the government is shut down next week, Congress and the White House will remain open for business and in a pay status so they can work out a deal to reopen the government that was closed because they couldn\'t work out a deal. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the logic behind the furlough follies.
March 29, 2011 -
The Federal Employees Education and Assistance fund survives on the kindness of federal employees to help federal employees survive disasters from furloughs to floods. We talk with Executive Director Steve Bauer. We also get an update on the latest furlough developments from Federal Times editor, Steve Watkins.
March 16, 2011 -
The Congressional Research Service has taken a look at the \"Causes, Processes, and Effects\" of shutting down the federal government.
March 15, 2011 -
Sure, you know you need to have emergency funds on hand, but other than panicking, what\'s a fed to do? We ask certified planner Arthur Stein.
March 11, 2011 -
It\'s not just federal employees that are concerned about the potential government shutdown. We get tips on how contractors should be preparing from federal sales consultant Rob Guerra.
March 01, 2011