government shutdown
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AFGE president John Gage says it is unconstitutional for the government to order federal employees to work without pay, even during a shutdown. He told Federal News Radio a possible compromise won\'t stop the union from suing to prove the point.
April 11, 2011 -
The White House and Congress agreed to both a short-term deal and a longer-term one funding the government through 2011 and cutting more than $35 billion. OMB issued new guidance telling agencies to resume normal operations which means feds should report to work as usual.
April 09, 2011 -
$2 billion in cuts was passed in a temporary one-week continuing resolution to keep the government open. Find out what those cuts are.
April 09, 2011 -
If a shutdown does happen, feds will be faced with logistical nightmare. John Koskinen, an executive with Freddie Mac and former Deputy Director for Management at OMB,shares his experience during the 1995-96 shutdown.
April 08, 2011 -
ClearanceJobs.com editor Lindy Kyzer joins host Derrick Dortch for a discussion of the current job market and what you can do to find out which jobs are available. April 8, 2011 (Encore presentation April 29, 2011)
April 08, 2011 -
Stan Soloway, president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, explains to what extent industry would hurt from a partial government shutdown.
April 08, 2011 -
Eric Payne is a consultant at a local government contractor. He writes about staying positive on GovLoop.
April 08, 2011 -
Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Oreg.), both members of the House Budget Committee, reflect on budget talks so far.
April 08, 2011 -
Twitter users are having some fun with the shutdown today. A hashtag for shutdown pickup lines has been created. Check them out here.
April 08, 2011 -
A breakdown of the number of employees to be furloughed at each agency in case of a partial government shutdown.
April 08, 2011 -
Federal Drive hosts Amy Morris and Tom Temin answered shutdown questions this morning on Fox 5.
April 08, 2011 -
In a memo outlining DOD plans for dealing with the threatened government shutdown, Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn explains who gets paid and when.
April 08, 2011 -
Unemployment benefits as well as other help is available for federal employees to help pay their bills in the event of a shutdown.
April 08, 2011 -
As the clock continues to count down to a shutdown, Federal News Radio is hearing from federal workers about how a shutdown will impact them. We talk with AFGE\'s Kenneth Jones.
April 08, 2011 -
DHSers who perform cybersecurity functions would not be furloughed during a government shutdown, including contractors.
April 08, 2011