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.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Grand Theft Government

You know it's bad when...

Oversight

What If They Shut Down Congress and Nobody Noticed?

The day-to-day business of congressional offices and committees is on hold, too.

Management

Shutdown, Day 2: Updates

The latest developments in the effort to reopen federal offices.

Nextgov

Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs

Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.

Oversight

Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’

Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Party Like It's A Government Shutdown

A government shutdown is really an opportunity to take advantage of all the cool things we can do without any regulation.

Oversight

Can Senate Democrats' Shutdown Strategy Hold?

So far, Democrats are standing united on key votes.

Management

Shutdown Drives Wedge in Federal Workforce

Those sent home are the first casualties of political gridlock.

Pay & Benefits

Democrats, Unions Demand Complete Government Reopening and Back Pay

Federal employee representatives implore Republicans to let them work.

Oversight

National Parks Becoming Flashpoint in Shutdown Debate

All national parks are closed.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Series Finale of 'Breaking Gov'

Late night comedians tackle the final moments of the government shutdown.

Oversight

How the Shutdown Ends

Senate has rejected the idea of conference negotiations.

Oversight

Poll: Don't Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare

Despite overall ambivalence toward the law, voters overwhelmingly oppose defunding it.

Oversight

How Long Has the Government Been Closed?

A clock adding up the minutes of the shutdown.

Oversight

SHUTDOWN: 'Agencies Should Now Execute Plans'

With Congress still deadlocked, OMB orders the first shutdown of government in 17 years.

Oversight

More Than 1/4 of Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now

Anger with the federal government is now the highest since 1997, Pew says.

Management

Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown

Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.

Nextgov

Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies

I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.

Management

On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up

OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.