government shutdown

• Causey: What’s next after new CR?

  WFED\'s Mike Causey says if there is a shutdown, it will be very different from the partial government shutdowns in 1995 and 1996.

  Budget

  March 02, 2011
• Koskinen: Assume no shutdown, but prepare for one

  Both political parties are making a \"good faith effort\" to avoid a shutdown, but agencies should still have a plan in place in case Congress cannot reach a compromise to fund government, said John Koskinen, the former deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget during the last partial government shutdowns in 1995 and 1996,

  All News

  March 02, 2011
• Analysis: Chances of DoD appropriations bill passing?

  Todd Harrison, a senior fellow for budget studies at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, discusses how much the budget uncertainties will impact DoD.

  Budget

  March 02, 2011
• How contractors can prepare in uncertain budget times

  Stephen Ryan, who leads the Government Strategies Practice Group at McDermott, Will and Emery, offers advice to vendors and contractors who may be worried that the government still does not have a budget for the rest of fiscal year 2011.

  Budget

  March 02, 2011
• Shutdown averted…or not?

  This week\'s show focuses on the continuing possibility of a government shutdown. Guests include Steve Watkins and Sean Reilly from the Federal Times and AFGE\'s Witold Skwierczynski. March 2, 2011

  Mike Causey

  March 02, 2011
• Lessons from Shutdown ’95

  John Cooney, former General Counsel of the Office of Management and Budget in 1995 looks back at the last shutdown for us.

  Federal Drive

  March 02, 2011
• Shutdown reprieve: what’s next?

  A government shutdown appears to be averted... for now. The Hill\'s Erik Wasson tells us what\'s next.

  Federal Drive

  March 02, 2011
• Shutdown uncertainty extends to contractors

  Federal workers, contractors and contract employees are all facing some unknowns.

  Federal Drive

  March 02, 2011
• Employee unions to form coalition about feds

  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.

  Pay & Benefits

  March 02, 2011
• Shutdown Warning: Don’t Shoot Self In Foot

  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.

  Benefits

  March 02, 2011
• Breakdown of $4B cuts in 2-week bill

  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…

  Budget

  March 01, 2011
• How to prepare for contracting during a shutdown

  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.

  Federal Drive

  March 01, 2011
• Stop using collaboration tools in shutdown

  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…

  Technology

  February 28, 2011
• SSA getting caught up in budget unrest

  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.

  Budget

  February 28, 2011