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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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Trump Imposes Pay Freeze on Civilian Feds for 2019
Despite seeming to waffle over the idea, President Trump will implement the first pay freeze since 2013. Congress could still override the decision.
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Agencies to Start Increasing Furlough Numbers as Shutdown Drags On
Tens of thousands of workers likely to join the furloughed ranks.
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As Shutdown Continues, Feds Await Pay Decision
If President Trump does not issue an order authorizing an alternative pay plan by Dec. 31, sizable automatic increases will take effect.
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Senate Passes Bill to Guarantee Furloughed Feds Back Pay
About 345k federal workers face furloughs and will not be guaranteed pay until the House acts.
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Still No Deal Imminent as Shutdown Appears Likely
Barring big breakthrough, "We're headed to a shutdown," Senate appropriations chair says.
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‘Confusion’ and ‘Surprise’: How Agencies and Employees Are Gearing Up for a Shutdown
Agencies are readying furlough notices as employees seek clarity.
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