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Yes, Mr. Chairman, Feds' Paychecks Could Get Delayed
House Rules Committee chairman concedes he ‘may not know all the rules.’
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Lawmaker Blasts Shutdown of DHS Chemical-Security Program
Industry site visits have been suspended indefinitely.
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Could a Brief, Hastily Written Law Put More DoD Workers Back on the Job?
The Pay Our Military Act was written in such a rush that it might give the Pentagon the power to decide who gets furloughed – not the White House. By Stephanie Gaskell
News
Celebrating Public Service Under 'Really Stupid Circumstances'
The Service to America Medals gala was a moving and ironic event.
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Hackers Steal News, Berate Prime Minister and Crack Adobe Code
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense One
Paying the Troops: Beyond the Shutdown
The government shutdown puts a spotlight on the growing concerns over the long-term cost of military personnel. By Maren Leed and Ariel Robinson
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What’s Not Shut Down During the Shutdown
A rundown of government websites and social media profiles that are still up and running.
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Stark Insight Into the Meaning of ‘Essential’ at Commerce
Furloughs hit 99.8 percent at Census, just more than half at NOAA.
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Shutdown Puts Congress Between Soldiers and Their Groceries
With the government in gridlock, military commissaries close for a lack of funding. By Tom DeFrank
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Shutdown Torpedoes VA Efforts to Cut Claims Backlog
The department will no longer be able to support overtime for staff coping with the deluge of disability claims.
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Three Shutdown Internet Scams to Avoid
Malicious emails are seeking your financial support to fund the government.
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$6 Billion Cyber Monitoring Initiative Falls Victim to Shutdown
The administration halts work orders for a network threat-surveillance system that was to be deployed governmentwide.
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How LinkedIn and Google+ Helped Nab an Alleged Internet Drug Dealer
This is how your social media activity gives you away.
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Pentagon Waits Out Shutdown While Sequestration Looms
As the Pentagon waits for an end to the government shutdown, it’s getting ready for the next battle: sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs
Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.
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Major IT Problems Loom if Shutdown Drags On
Extended furloughs will depress an already demoralized technology workforce.
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FEMA Signs Identity Verification Deal With Hacked Data Broker
Effort to reduce fraud in disaster aid programs could present new opportunities for criminals.
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Another Shutdown Casualty: Pro Football for Deployed Troops
Due to furloughs, Armed Forces Network will broadcast only news channels.
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