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Loud opposition unlikely to scuttle budget deal
Even vociferous opponents don't want to be responsible for a shutdown of government if the deal falls through.
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From Nextgov.com: Congress, administration grapple with cyber defense authority
White House hasn't yet signaled how it might empower the Pentagon to avert a cyberattack on civilian networks.
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The budget skirmish ends, the war begins
The House, Senate and White House kept agencies open. Now come the real battles.
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Whistleblower protections get another chance in Senate
Virtually identical measure failed last year when a senator placed an anonymous hold.
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From Nextgov: Agencies scamble to define critical functions
OMB warns employees not to use BlackBerrys, laptop computers and other devices during a shutdown.
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The lowdown on defense pay during a shutdown
A Q&A on what happens to both military service members and civilians, courtesy of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
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Cuts in pay, benefits could be part of shutdown deal
Lawmakers may be contemplating cost-saving measures that could include denying feds bonuses and within-grade step increases.
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Reid: We have a deal -- almost
Parties have agreed on a number; Republican insistence on blocking federal funding for Planned Parenthood is the only obstacle, Senate leader says.
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From Nextgov.com: Furloughed feds cannot telework or use BlackBerrys
In a shutdown, Hill staffers can say goodbye to government-issued laptops, cellphones and other devices, new guidelines say.
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