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

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.

Nextgov

Crowdfunding Fuels Military Conversion to Solar Power

You, too, can invest.

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

Contractors Might Weather Shutdown Using Prior-Year Funds

Current scenario differs from past government closings given rise in outsourcing.