Oversight
Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’
Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.
Nextgov
Sequestration Slows IT Hiring for Months; Shutdown Stops It Entirely
Analysis shows downward trend in federal tech since March.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Slam Pentagon Over Furloughs of Defense Civilians
House Armed Services chairman says Pentagon has 'broad latitude' within new law to determine who stays on the job during shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: Who Faces Furloughs?
About 900,000 feds, almost half the civilian workforce, must take unpaid leave during the shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Washington Area Lawmakers Push Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Feds
Bills in House and Senate ensure retroactive compensation.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown
Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians and contractors qualify.
Nextgov
VA Will Cut Off Disability Payments If Shutdown Lasts a Month
Claims processors will continue to work if the government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Many Federal Employees Are Facing Second Set of Furloughs in Six-Month Span
A potential government shutdown will hit many of the same workers as sequestration with unpaid leave.
Management
On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up
OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund
Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless Congress issues back pay.
Pay & Benefits
Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 deadline nears.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs?
The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Do You Know If You’d Be Furloughed During a Shutdown?
The Obama administration has pledged to inform employees by the end of the day Sept. 27.
Pay & Benefits