Workforce
Maryland Senator Says President is the 'Wild Card' in Spending Negotiations
While Democrats and Republicans negotiate on appropriations, it’s unclear how the president will react.
Pay & Benefits
Lawsuit Against Working During Shutdowns Presents a Potential Catch-22
A federal judge ruled it would be too disruptive to stop agencies from forcing employees to work without pay during a lapse in appropriations, but the Trump administration on Wednesday argued the case is now moot because government is open.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Should Prepare Financially for Another Government Shutdown
Here are some ideas to help managers make sure employees are covered during a worst-case scenario.
Management
President Trump Signs Stopgap Bill Averting Shutdown for One Month
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year funding by Dec. 20, but caution the president could still throw a wrench into those plans.
Management
House Passes Month-Long Spending Bill With Two Days Until Shutdown
Congress appears likely to avoid a Thanksgiving lapse in appropriations, but will face a new deadline near Christmas.
Management
Trade Association Advises Federal Contractors to Start Preparing for a Potential Shutdown Now
"Your actions won’t be wasted," said the group’s executive vice president and counsel.
Management
Congress Expects to Pass Another Stopgap Spending Bill to Keep Agencies Open Through Dec. 20
Lawmakers hope to pass full-year appropriations before the new deadline and avoid another holiday season shutdown.
Management
House Sets Up Tight Timeline to Pass Another Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill
Lawmakers appear poised to punt a Thanksgiving shutdown threat to Christmas.
Management
Trump Again Refuses to Rule Out a Shutdown
Lawmakers are moving toward another stopgap spending bill, but Trump hasn't pledged support for the plan.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Senators Renew Push for Contractors to Receive Shutdown Back Pay
The House previously approved a similar measure, but the White House opposed it.
Management
Congress Appears Headed for Another Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
Despite giving themselves seven extra weeks, lawmakers say it would take a "miracle" to avoid a Thanksgiving shutdown through normal appropriations.
Management
After Falling 'Badly Behind Schedule,' Senate to Begin Moving Spending Bills Next Week
House and Senate must still strike an agreement to avoid a November shutdown.
Management
Shutdown’s Damage to IRS Morale and Customer Service Will Linger, Study Finds
The appropriations lapse occurred during filing season, the agency’s busiest time of year, and will affect next year’s filing season as well.
Pay & Benefits
Warren Promises to Pay Federal Employees During Shutdowns If She Becomes President
Democratic candidate's plan also calls for reversing President Trump’s executive orders "attacking" the federal workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Study: Shutdown Did Lasting Damage to Federal Recruitment, Retention and Morale
While recovering from the most recent lapse in appropriations, some are fearful there will be another.
Management
Senate Sends Trump Seven-Week Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
The president is expected to sign the stopgap measure and avoid an appropriations lapse, but a funding fight still looms.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Move to Protect Federal Employees' Credit Ratings During Shutdowns
Measures would block shutdown-related credit downgrades and encourage financial institutions to be lenient with federal employees during appropriations lapses.
Management
House Passes Seven-Week Stopgap Spending Bill in Hopes of Avoiding October Shutdown
The Senate must still pass the bill.
Pay & Benefits