Management

House Rejects GOP Effort to Give Feds Their First Missed Paycheck But Continue the Shutdown

Republican amendment to a continuing resolution would have funded agencies until Jan. 15, thus providing the one check that has been missed so far.

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The Index: 2019 Edition

Your annual guide to previous Retirement Planning columns.

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Bill Would Give Feds Immediate Financial Relief From Shutdown Through $6,000 Loans

Legislation is a common-sense follow-up to guaranteeing furloughed feds back pay once government reopens, sponsors say.

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It's Official: Furloughed Feds Will Receive Back Pay Once the Shutdown Ends

Bill signed into law on Wednesday also will ensure retroactive compensation for furloughed feds in future shutdowns.

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Aid for Furloughed Feds, Blended Retirement Opt-In Window Closes, and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

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As Congress Continues to Flounder, Agencies Begin Recalling Thousands of Furloughed Workers

Federal agencies are gearing up for a long-term shutdown, bringing on 40,000 more employees to work without pay.

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Shutdown Roundup: Pelosi Requests State of the Union Delay, Super Bowl Travel Woes and More

With no end in sight, the shutdown is in its fourth week.

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9,000 Furloughed Federal Employees in D.C. Area File Unemployment Claims

Those receiving benefits will have to return the money when government reopens.

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Analysis: The Shutdown Will Harm The Health And Safety Of Americans, Even After It’s Long Over

The shutdown poses a very real threat to preparedness for future emergencies, such as natural disasters and disease outbreaks.

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Judge Denies Restraining Order in Shutdown Suits, Citing Potential for 'Chaos and Confusion'

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ordered an expedited schedule for a full hearing in the cases, with a hearing slated for Jan. 31.

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New Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Federal Workers Oppose Shutdown, Majority Oppose Wall

One-in-three feds think the shutdown will drag on for more than three additional months.

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Shutdown Roundup: NASA Employees to Rally in Houston, Robocalls Increase and Super Bowl Ads Impacted

The government has been shut down for nearly a month.

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Judge Consolidates Shutdown Lawsuits, Schedules Hearing This Week

Federal workers seek a restraining order that prevents agencies from forcing employees to work without pay.

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From TSA Call Outs to FAA Protests, Airports Are Feeling the Shutdown Pressure

Several airports are adjusting their operations to account for fewer security screeners showing up.

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Who Are the Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown? Five Questions Answered.

The current government shutdown is now the longest in American history, affecting about 800,000 federal employees.

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Shutdown Roundup: WH Adviser Compares Shutdown to 'Vacation,' Canadian ATCs Send U.S. Counterparts Food and More

Kevin Hassett told PBS that "in some sense, [furloughed feds] are better off."

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D.C. Area Agencies That Weren't Already Shuttered Will Close Monday Due to Snow

Announcement does not apply to employees who were furloughed anyway due to the partial shutdown.

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Payroll Glitch Gives Employees at One Non-Funded Agency Paychecks During the Shutdown

Some 30 staffers at Chemical Safety Board wrongly received normal pay deposits on Friday.

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The Impact of the Government Shutdown Is About to Snowball

The consequences will only get more severe after federal workers miss their first paychecks Friday—even as the Trump administration tries, in ways large and small, to mitigate them.