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How Long Has the Government Been Closed?

A clock adding up the minutes of the shutdown.

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SHUTDOWN: 'Agencies Should Now Execute Plans'

With Congress still deadlocked, OMB orders the first shutdown of government in 17 years.

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More Than 1/4 of Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now

Anger with the federal government is now the highest since 1997, Pew says.

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Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown

Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.

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Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown

Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians and contractors qualify.

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The Deadly Dates of a Debt-Ceiling Standoff

Here are a few of the most likely dates for a default.

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Many Federal Employees Are Facing Second Set of Furloughs in Six-Month Span

A potential government shutdown will hit many of the same workers as sequestration with unpaid leave.

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On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up

OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.

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Contractors Might Weather Shutdown Using Prior-Year Funds

Current scenario differs from past government closings given rise in outsourcing.

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Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund

Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless Congress issues back pay.

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