Pay & Benefits

When Government Reopens, Agency Start Times Will Vary

OPM guidance tells furloughed employees to check media reports, allows agencies some flexibility.

Nextgov

Strange Sales Tactic: Oracle Blasts Defense-VA on Use of Open Source Software

Paper zeroes in on the failed integrated electronic health record.

Management

Former Budget Directors Scold Authors of Shutdown

Panetta and Nussle blast 'shameful and tragic' episode in U.S. history.

Management

Republicans Grill Park Service Chief on Closures, As Debt Deadline Looms

Jarvis says decisions were not political.

Management

States Shell Out Big Bucks to Open National Parks

For some, paying out of pocket without the guarantee of federal reimbursement is worth salvaging a lucrative tourism season.

Management

Shutdown Pain is Isolated, But Not For Long

For now, it's mostly just furloughed workers who are feeling the pain. But just wait.

Management

Accidents Go Uninvestigated Due to the Shutdown

Senate Commerce hearing highlights risks to science, consumers, fishing industry.

Management

Has the Shutdown Negated Obama's Anti-Waste Effort?

By one estimate, it may be costing about what the administration's campaign to cut government waste has saved so far.

Management

Delayed Jobless Report Risks Prolonging Economic Uncertainty

Furloughed Labor Department analysts would need several days to finalize data.

Management

Former EPA Chief Presses Obama on Chemical Safety

Shutdown has delayed some meetings on improving safety.

Management

Americans' Satisfaction With U.S. Government Hits Record Low

Just 18 percent of citizens are satisfied with the way the country is being run, the lowest in more than 40 years.

Management

National Weather Service Forecasts Frustration of Federal Workers

Weather Service employee in Alaska inscribes "PLEASE PAY US" into a forecast.

Management

More Agencies Announce Furlough Plans

NRC, federal courts and State Department will furlough their employees if shutdown continues.

Management

Salazar: National Park Service Criticism 'Wrongheaded'

Former Interior chiefs support federal employees affected by the shutdown.