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

Obama Scooped by Iranian President's Tweet

Even world leaders can get twitchy fingers.

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

Here’s How a Shutdown Would Affect the Pentagon

As the standoff in Congress continues, officials release more details about the impact on Defense Department operations. By Stephanie Gaskell

Management

Senior Executive Advocate Dies After Long Illness

Bill Bransford, SEA general counsel, was 'a true friend to federal employees,' says law partner.

Oversight

Shutdown ‘Damage Is Already Done,’ Unions Say

State Department employees rally to keep government open, but say morale has been irrevocably harmed.

Nextgov

What a Government Game App Should (and Shouldn't) Look Like

CDC’s Solve the Outbreak app makes the grade but NASA’s Comet Question doesn’t.

Pay & Benefits

In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs?

The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.

News

Gore on Shutdown Showdown: 'Political Terrorism'

"American democracy has been hacked," former vice president says at Brookings Institution.

Pay & Benefits

Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs

Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.

Oversight

Senate Sends Measure to Avert a Shutdown Back to the House

Latest version extends funding through Nov. 15, funds Obamacare.

Nextgov

What World Governments Are Most Likely to Snoop on Your Facebook?

In Barbados, it's very unlikely the Man will scoop private data from your account.