News
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."
News
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.
Pay & Benefits
Pay for Some
Lawmakers try to assuage fears of shutdown-related salary lapses for select military and support employees.
Oversight
Frustrated Obama calls leaders back to White House
Meeting is the latest effort to avert a government shutdown.
News
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.
Pay & Benefits
No back pay for furloughed feds predicted
Rep. Jim Moran expects nonessential employees won't be reimbursed if agencies shut down.
Oversight
Hundreds of thousands of feds face furloughs
Senior administration official says about 800,000 employees could be furloughed during a government shutdown.
Oversight
Progress reported in spending deal talks
Avoiding a shutdown may hinge on Democrats' willingness to move toward Boehner's $40 billion spending-cut offer.
News
Government shutdown: What ceases, what continues
Many essential government services will continue to operate in the event of a shutdown.
News
Shutdown's impact on pay and benefits: a primer
OPM issues answers to common questions about the effect of furloughs on federal employees.
Oversight
GOP opposition spells trouble for OMB nominee
Senate Budget Committee barely backs Heather Higginbottom to be the agency's deputy director on a party-line 11-10 vote.
Defense
Obama signs policy directive on government's emergency preparedness
Order emphasizes fusing together the capabilities of federal, state, and local authorities to respond to crises.
Management
Metrics That Matter
Recommended changes to the performance management system should balance strategy with reality.
Pay & Benefits
GOP budget resolution calls for pay freeze through 2015
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan’s plan to cut spending would have feds contribute more to their pensions.
News
From Nextgov.com: With shutdown looming, IRS software providers face confusion
Treasury officials decline to discuss 'hypothetical scenario' as tax deadline approaches.
Oversight