government shutdown
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Several federal employee unions will join a new group to raise awareness about the federal workforce. The National Treasury Employee Union also is holding its annual legislative conference to lobby lawmakers on key issues such as furloughs and health care.
March 02, 2011 -
If there is a government shutdown some federal workers have a plan to punish the politicians who caused it. Unfortunately some of their tactics are the equivalent of shooting themselves in the foot. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.
March 02, 2011 -
By Jolie Lee Federal News Radio Congress is one step closer to averting a government shutdown this week after the House passed a bill Tuesday that continues to fund government for two weeks after the…
March 01, 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 -
In case of a government shutdown, federal employees will be barred from entering their workplace, using their smartphones or laptops, and accessing email and collaboration tools. “People who work despite what you tell them will…
February 28, 2011 -
AFGE plans to protest on Wednesday the possible spending cuts to the Social Security Administration in more than 20 states. SSA Commission Astrue tried to alleviate spending concerns with an e-mail to employees. Meanwhile, SSA and AFGE are negotiating a new contract.
February 28, 2011 -
The director of OPM during the Shutdown of \'95 sees some similarities and some differences from this year\'s situation. Jim King explains.
February 28, 2011 -
With only a week left before federal spending authority runs out, both parties have sought to preemptively blame the other if a shutdown does occur. The Hill\'s Erik Wasson explains what\'s next.
February 28, 2011 -
Friday midnight is the deadline for a possible government shutdown but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the Great Government Shutdown of 2011 would not be like your father\'s shutdown of 1995-96 which also included a blizzard. He says there is more good news, and even more very bad news, for government workers this time around.
February 28, 2011 -
With a potential shutdown, feds looking for monetary relief would have to finalize it before operations cease.
February 25, 2011 -
Federal financial managers are coming to terms with financial compliance; limited money for new systems or upgrades; and the continuing need for achieving clean audits, financial transparency, and compliance. How are those financial managers facing these challenges is the subject of the Federal News Radio Discussion: Accounting in Austerity.
February 25, 2011 -
There\'s a new reality show in the works with a cast of millions. If everything goes wrong, says Senior Correspondent turned TV critic Mike Causey, it will debut in early March with a cast of millions who will get paid nothing for their trouble.
February 25, 2011 -
The Professional Services Council held a conference to provide information about preparing for a government shutdown.
February 24, 2011 -
Federal employees are barred from voluntarily working unpaid during a shutdown, explains Cisco\'s Alan Balutis.
February 24, 2011 -
A panel of experts said contractors should prepare for a potential government shutdown by figuring out how their specific contracts would be affected in such a scenario. Step one, they said, is for vendors to talk with their agency contracting officers.
February 24, 2011