Oversight
Who Profits During a Government Shutdown?
Private museums and restaurants and bars stand to gain.
Management
Why a Grand Bargain or Anything Else Won't End the Shutdown Soon
So far, there's been very little movement toward a resolution.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: It Helps No One for Lawmakers to Give Up Pay During a Shutdown
Having salary withheld may be a political gimmick.
Oversight
What If They Shut Down Congress and Nobody Noticed?
The day-to-day business of congressional offices and committees is on hold, too.
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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.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughed Feds Will Get Paid for Oct. 1 -- Eventually
Employees on unpaid leave during shutdown also should not rule out retroactive pay.
Defense One
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
Pay & Benefits
Washington Toasts Top Feds Amid Shutdown
Outstanding public servants will be honored at black-tie event.
Management
Shutdown, Day 2: Updates
The latest developments in the effort to reopen federal offices.
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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.
Defense
Intel Chief 'Can't Guarantee' America Will Remain Safe During the Shutdown
Clapper says he is 'very concerned about the jeopardy to the country because of this.'
Management
Senators Praise Performance Chief Nominee’s Private-Sector Experience
Job will be even harder in 'this era of stop-gap, crisis governing,' Democratic oversight leader says.
Oversight
Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’
Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.
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