Management
Why a Grand Bargain or Anything Else Won't End the Shutdown Soon
So far, there's been very little movement toward a resolution.
Nextgov
Shutdown May Further Delay Nuclear Power Plant Approvals
Delays will set in if shutdown doesn't lift by Friday, officials say.
Management
Shutdown, Day 2: Updates
The latest developments in the effort to reopen federal offices.
Nextgov
FEMA Signs Identity Verification Deal With Hacked Data Broker
Effort to reduce fraud in disaster aid programs could present new opportunities for criminals.
Management
Senators Praise Performance Chief Nominee’s Private-Sector Experience
Job will be even harder in 'this era of stop-gap, crisis governing,' Democratic oversight leader says.
Nextgov
Potential Ripples of Stretched Cyber Support During Shutdown
Situation is similar to holidays and weekends, when IT staffs operate with skeleton crews.
Management
Shutdown Drives Wedge in Federal Workforce
Those sent home are the first casualties of political gridlock.
Nextgov
Army Prepares for Network Exercise Despite Shutdown
Soldiers tapped and trained in five hours to replace furloughed civilians.
Management
Day 1 of the Shutdown: A Glum Half-Day in the Federal Workspace
Federal employees report confusion, low morale as they return briefly to their offices to close up shop.
Nextgov
Most Federal National Security IT Considered ‘Essential,’ Industry Official Says
Some defense and law enforcement IT operations will continue amid shutdown.
Management
Agencies Carrying Over More Money at the End of the Fiscal Year
Leftover balances rose over past five years, auditors find.
Management
Shutdown: How's It Going At Your Agency?
Share your thoughts on the first government closing since 1996.
Management
Obama’s Message to Feds: 'None of This Is Fair to You'
President's letter on first day of shutdown hails public service as 'noble.'
Oversight
Poll: Don't Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare
Despite overall ambivalence toward the law, voters overwhelmingly oppose defunding it.
Defense
Obama to Troops, Civilians: We'll Support You in Shutdown
President issues video message to Defense employees as shutdown begins.
Management
Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown
Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.
Management
The Deadly Dates of a Debt-Ceiling Standoff
Here are a few of the most likely dates for a default.
Management
On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up
OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.
Management