Pay & Benefits
Many Federal Employees Are Facing Second Set of Furloughs in Six-Month Span
A potential government shutdown will hit many of the same workers as sequestration with unpaid leave.
Management
On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up
OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.
Management
Contractors Might Weather Shutdown Using Prior-Year Funds
Current scenario differs from past government closings given rise in outsourcing.
Nextgov
Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army
System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund
Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless Congress issues back pay.
Management
Get Shutdown Updates Sent Right to Your Phone
GovExec and Nextgov will provide breaking coverage of all things government, even if agencies are forced to close.
Defense
Reports: Al-Qaeda Has Gone Quiet Since Surveillance Leaks
News scoops have exposed spy methods.
Pay & Benefits
Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 deadline nears.
Nextgov
The Medical Device Industry Is Trying to Turn the Government Shutdown to Its Advantage
After all, corporate tax giveaways helped lead to a fiscal cliff compromise.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Happy Government Shutdown Eve!
Late-night television lends some perspective on the latest congressional gridlock
Management
8 Common Workplace Stressors and How to Handle Them
Strategies for tackling your daily stresses.
Management
The Obscure Law That Governs Shutdowns
A look at the Antideficiency Act, and how it will come into play if Congress can't agree on a spending deal.
Oversight
What One GOP Leader Thinks Will Happen If the Senate Kills the House Spending Plan
House majority whip suggests the Republican leadership is not considering a 'clean' continuing resolution.
Oversight
Bill Clinton: 'If I Were President, I Wouldn't Negotiate' Over Funding Government
Former president defends Obama against a possible shutdown.
Oversight
Congress Looks Resigned to a Shutdown
Republican 'compromise' offers little space for negotiation.
Oversight
House Sends Spending Bill Back to Senate, Brings Shutdown Closer
Measure contains language to protect military pay if the government closes.
Nextgov
Five Reasons You Should Come to Nextgov Prime
Among others, meet some of the people who are challenging the status quo and making government work better.
Defense One