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Shutdown, Day One: Updates

Ongoing updates on the unfolding situation. Read more12:00 PM ETcomments

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Agencies Carrying Over More Money at the End of the Fiscal Year arrow Leftover balances rose over past five years, auditors find.

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Shutdown: How's It Going At Your Agency? arrow Share your thoughts on the first government closing since 1996.

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Obama’s Message to Feds: 'None of This Is Fair to You' arrow President's letter on first day of shutdown hails public service as 'noble.'

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Poll: Don't Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare arrow Despite overall ambivalence toward the law, voters overwhelmingly oppose defunding it.

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Obama to Troops, Civilians: We'll Support You in Shutdown arrow President issues video message to Defense employees as shutdown begins.

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President Barack Obama speaks regarding the ongoing budget fight in Congress.

Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown arrow Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.

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The Treasury Department building in Washington

The Deadly Dates of a Debt-Ceiling Standoff arrow Here are a few of the most likely dates for a default.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up arrow OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.

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Get Shutdown Updates Sent Right to Your Phone arrow GovExec and Nextgov will provide breaking coverage of all things government, even if agencies ...

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Disappointment Sucks. So, Now What? arrow Four ways to get back up after falling down.

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Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online arrow Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 ...

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8 Common Workplace Stressors and How to Handle Them arrow Strategies for tackling your daily stresses.

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