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House Lawmakers Push Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Feds

Bipartisan bill ensures back pay; senators are expected to introduce companion legislation. Read more12:29 PM ETcomments

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Shutdown, Day One: Updates arrow Ongoing updates on the unfolding situation.

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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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Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown arrow Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians ...

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VA Will Cut Off Disability Payments If Shutdown Lasts a Month arrow Claims processors will continue to work if the government closes.

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Many Federal Employees Are Facing Second Set of Furloughs in Six-Month Span arrow A potential government shutdown will hit many of the same ...

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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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Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund arrow Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless ...

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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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In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs? arrow The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.

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Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., says federal employees "should not have to suffer" if Congress can't reach a deal to keep government open.

Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs arrow Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if ...

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Survey: Do You Know If You’d Be Furloughed During a Shutdown? arrow The Obama administration has pledged to inform employees by the end of the day ...

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