government shutdown
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If you are worried about the effect of a shutdown on your paycheck, tax refund or Social Security check there are two informal hotlines (one for Republicans and one for Democrats) you can reach out to. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey requests you let us know how that works out, okay?
April 07, 2011 -
Federal News Radio is closely following the prospect of a federal shutdown and how it would affect federal workers.
April 07, 2011 -
A fast-approaching budget deadline is creating increasing anxiety among federal workers that government could shut down if Congress does not reach a deal.
April 06, 2011 -
Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union talks about government shutdowns, and what happens if the federal government closes its doors. April 6, 2011
April 06, 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 -
The agency issued guidance to help employees understand specific pay and benefits questions. White House senior officials will meet again Wednesday to discuss budget proposals. House lawmakers also issued shutdown guidance.
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 -
AFGE says OMB failed to provide copies of shutdown contingency plans in response to a FOIA request last month.
April 05, 2011 -
Sally Katzen, formerly with OMB, describes what it\'s like inside the federal workers\' head as the threat of a shutdown looms.
April 05, 2011 -
Gov Exec\'s Tom Shoop discusses how federal workers and agencies are preparing for a possible shutdown.
April 05, 2011 -
A shutdown of the federal government could cause a chain reaction and lead to the loss of many D.C. city services, the District\'s mayor says.
April 05, 2011 -
Updated April 18, 2011. This story has been corrected to state a three-year freeze instead of a five-year freeze. Comments in the press conference noted a five-year freeze. By Jolie Lee Federal News Radio House…
April 05, 2011 -
For a look at how the budget battle impacting feds on a daily basis, we ask the Partnership for Public Service\'s John Palguta
April 05, 2011