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As Jan. 11 Pay Deadline Looms, GOP Senators Express Increased Urgency in Ending Shutdown
One Republican says he may introduce legislation to ensure certain impacted feds are paid throughout a shutdown.
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Shutdown Roundup: GoFundMe for Feds, Weather Forecasts Suffer and Less Filet-o-Fish
Feds are trying to adjust to the shutdown in its third week.
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Federal Workers Recount Concerns Over Transit Payments, Qualifying for Mortgages and Other Shutdown Impacts
“It’s not just about us; it’s the people we serve and what the mission is,” said one employee at a roundtable hosted by Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
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Analysis: Trump Is Grinding the System to a Halt
Thousands of TSA employees continue to work without pay. It’s unfair—and it’s dangerous.
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As Shutdown Talks Stall, Democrats Try a New Tactic to Open Some Agencies
Trump says feds are still with him and can call in sick if that’s "what they have to do."
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Trump Administration Delays End of Pay Freeze for Political Appointees
The salaries of the vice president, Cabinet-level officials and other political appointees were due to increase for the first time since 2013 as a result of the partial government shutdown.
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Shutdown Roundup: TSA Workers Call in Sick, Free Classes For Feds and Park Funding Concerns
The shutdown continues to have far-reaching effects.
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Lawmakers Look to Ensure Furloughed Feds Receive Back Pay When Agencies Reopen
Sponsors of the legislation, which has passed the House as part of an appropriations package, say it could deter future shutdown threats.
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Trump Threatens Year-Long Shutdown, Says Feds Don’t Mind Missing Paychecks
“The people that won’t get next week’s pay, or the following weeks pay, if you ever really looked at those people they’d say, ‘Mr. President please keep going,’” Trump said.
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House Votes to Reopen Government, Provide Pay Raise
Trump says he would veto the measures.
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Funded Agencies’ Paychecks to Go Out on Time, Despite Shutdown Impacting Largest Payroll Processor
Although the National Finance Center is partially funded through Agriculture Department appropriations, it still has enough money and staff to work through the partial government shutdown.
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What the Shutdown Means for Your Retirement
It affects everything from processing of applications to lump-sum payments for annual leave.
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Feds Facing Financial Hardships During the Shutdown Have Some Options for Relief
Furloughed employees are pursuing unemployment in much lower numbers than in 2013.
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After Failed White House Meeting, Republicans Suggest Shutdown Agreement Could Take 'Weeks'
Trump rejects Democrats' offer to reopen government while punting on border, saying agencies could be closed "a long time."
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Federal Workforce’s Largest Union Sues Over Unpaid Labor During Shutdown
Litigation from previous shutdowns required the government to pay damages, although payouts took years.
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Frozen Locality Pay, a Possible Pay Raise for Political Appointees and More
The appointee freeze has been lifted, but could be re-instituted in legislation set for a vote Thursday.
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Most TSP Funds Take a Nosedive in December
All but two of the Thrift Savings Plan’s investment offerings ended 2018 on a sour note.
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Democrats Announce Plan to Reopen Government, Including a Pay Raise for Feds
Republicans, White House not expected to go along with the proposal.
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Poll: Federal Employees Overwhelmingly Oppose Shutdown, Only 30 Percent Support Wall
Even among those supporting Trump's proposed wall, many oppose the shutdown.
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