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White House: Obama will veto GOP one-week spending bill
President says he would support only a "clean" short-term spending bill.
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White House says critical websites won’t be affected by shutdown
Confusion remains over which sites are vital and who are the ‘essential’ employees required to keep them operating.
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Exclusive survey: Feds don’t know whether they'll be furloughed
Looming shutdown hits morale at agencies, with half rating it as "low" or "very low."
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No deal, but optimism after White House meeting
Obama says areas of disagreement have been “clarified,” “narrowed"; staffers work through the night in hopes of reaching a final deal as early as Thursday morning.
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From Nextgov.com: Global network will redefine how the Army fights, vice chief says
The service considers Defense-owned software key to driving down costs.
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Government shutdown: What ceases, what continues
Many essential government services will continue to operate in the event of a shutdown.
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Shutdown's impact on pay and benefits: a primer
OPM issues answers to common questions about the effect of furloughs on federal employees.
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From Nextgov.com: With shutdown looming, IRS software providers face confusion
Treasury officials decline to discuss 'hypothetical scenario' as tax deadline approaches.
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Shutdown preparations begin
As deadline for a budget deal nears, OMB instructs agencies to begin discussing plans with senior managers.
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Unions rally troops to head off shutdown
NTEU, NFFE urge members to call lawmakers to press passage of budget without stiff cuts.
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