Business
Why the Pentagon's CIOs Remain Furloughed
Defense Department lawyers say the Pay Our Military Act doesn't cover the Pentagon's civilian information officers and their staffs. By Bob Brewin
Business
Hagel Orders Most Furloughed Civilian Employees Back to Work
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is putting most of the 400,000 furloughed civilian defense employees back to work despite the shutdown. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
House OKs Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Workers
The House voted unanimously on Saturday to retroactively pay furloughed civilian workers. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Defense Industry Warns of Furloughs If Shutdown Continues
The Aerospace Industries Association is warning Congress to end the shutdown or face private-sector furloughs across the defense industry. By Charles S. Clark
Business
New Bill Would Pay Furloughed Workers Retroactively
A new bill to pay furloughed civilian workers retroactively once the shutdown ends has bipartisan support in Congress and the White House 'strongly supports' it. By Eric Katz
Business
Could a Brief, Hastily Written Law Put More DoD Workers Back on the Job?
The Pay Our Military Act was written in such a rush that it might give the Pentagon the power to decide who gets furloughed – not the White House. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Can the NSA Operate in Secrecy Anymore?
The NSA spent decades operating in almost complete secrecy, but those days appear to be over. By Bruce Schneier
Business
Paying the Troops: Beyond the Shutdown
The government shutdown puts a spotlight on the growing concerns over the long-term cost of military personnel. By Maren Leed and Ariel Robinson
Business
Shutdown Derails VA's Efforts to Reduce Claims Backlog
VA claims processors have been working overtime to get the backlog under control - now that's on hold because of the government shutdown. By Bob Brewin
Business
Shutdown Puts Congress Between Soldiers and Their Groceries
With the government in gridlock, military commissaries close for a lack of funding. By Tom DeFrank
Business
New House Bill Would Put Furloughed DoD Employees Back to Work
A new House measure would ensure all defense civilians would continue to work and be paid during the government shutdown. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Furloughed DoD Workers Will Get Paid - Eventually
Furloughed civilian workers want to know when they can go back to work, and if Congress will give them back pay for those missed days. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Pentagon Waits Out Shutdown While Sequestration Looms
As the Pentagon waits for an end to the government shutdown, it’s getting ready for the next battle: sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell
Business
Bid Protests Won't Get Processed During Shutdown
The Government Accountability Office says it won't be able to process bid protests filed by defense contractors while the government is shut down. By Bob Brewin
Business
Shutdown Means No NFL Games for Deployed Troops
The Armed Forces Network has gone dark and will only air news during the government shutdown. By Bob Brewin
Threats
New Report Says Russia, U.S. Must Do More to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
A new report says Russia and the United States should work together to prevent terrorists from getting access to nuclear weapons. By Rachel Oswald
Policy
GOP Says DoD Doesn't Have to Furlough Civilian Workers
Republican leaders say the Pay Our Military Act gives the Pentagon 'broad latitude' to keep paying its civilian workers. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
We Negotiate With Terrorists, Why Not With Congress?
Perhaps the Obama administration should adopt the same policy it applies to real terrorists: Don't negotiate at all in public, but meanwhile search for every back channel you can. By Michael Hirsh
Business