Oversight
SHUTDOWN: 'Agencies Should Now Execute Plans'
With Congress still deadlocked, OMB orders the first shutdown of government in 17 years.
Oversight
More Than 1/4 of Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now
Anger with the federal government is now the highest since 1997, Pew says.
Management
Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown
Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.
Pay & Benefits
Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown
Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians and contractors qualify.
Nextgov
Army Awards Year-End Communications Contracts Worth $4.7 Billion
Deals cover long-haul and battlefield systems.
Nextgov
Furloughed Feds May Have to Turn in Cellphones, Other Mobile Devices
Law prohibits government employees from working outside the office in the event of a shutdown.
Nextgov
Government Social Media Feeds Will Go Dark During a Shutdown
Essential employees could post information to sites in the event of an emergency, officials say.
Nextgov
VA Will Cut Off Disability Payments If Shutdown Lasts a Month
Claims processors will continue to work if the government closes.
Management
The Deadly Dates of a Debt-Ceiling Standoff
Here are a few of the most likely dates for a default.
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.
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