Threats
Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill
The Pay Our Military Act proposed by Rep. Mike Coffman would ensure pay in the event of an appropriations lapse and expire at the end of 2016.
Threats
Pentagon Warns 2 Million Troops, Workers May Have to Work Without Pay Next Week
The looming government shutdown threatens paychecks for roughly 2 million troops and civilians, but some shrug as this happened before — just two years ago.
Business
Government Agencies Told To Prepare for Another Shutdown
The Office of Emergency Management is instructing federal agencies to get ready for another government shutdown as Congress continues to debate how to fund the government. By Eric Katz
Policy
Government Shutdown Whispers Begin Again
The same Republican faction that brought last year's furloughs and closings may be ready to have at it again. By Molly Ball
Policy
Now Contractors Furloughed During the Shutdown Could Receive Back Pay
Proposed legislation would allow low-wage contract workers to receive wages for the 16 days the federal government was shuttered. By Eric Katz
Business
Poll: Shutdown Skyrockets Public Opinion of Federal Workers
Confidence in federal workers hits five year high in a wave of shutdown sympathy, according to a new GWU poll. By William C. Adams and Donna Lind Infeld
Policy
Kerry Says World Leaders Mocked Him Over Shutdown
Foreign leaders ribbed Secretary of State John Kerry over the shutdown, asking him if he needed money to pay for his meals. By Beth Reinhard
Policy
After the Shutdown, Uncertainty Still Plagues Pentagon
Congress averted disaster and reopened the government for business as usual. That’s the problem, say Pentagon leaders. By Kevin Baron
Business
Back to Work! Federal Employees To Return Thursday Morning
After a late night vote, the White House told federal employees to expect to return to work Thursday morning, but check the OMB website for updates. By GovExec Staff
Business
Senate Shutdown Deal Includes Back-Pay Measure For Furloughed Feds
Even if the legislation passes, it may be a while before furloughed civilians receive their paychecks. By Kellie Lunney
Policy
Senate Shutdown Deal Moves to House, Again
House GOP scheduled for 3 p.m. meeting on bill that will require Democratic support. By Billy House
Science & Tech
Shutdown Shutters Very Large Array Radio Telescope
A lack of federal funding forces the iconic telescope to halt its research activities on outer space. By Bob Brewin
Business
Budget Crunches and Travel Restrictions Force Army Conference Online
The service says that streaming conference panels is a 'cost effective' way of reaching the Army's audience while encouraging professional development. By Bob Brewin
Business
How Does the Government Decide Which Workers Are Essential?
Pentagon officials don't like using the word 'essential' when it comes to furloughing employees. So how do they decide who's exempt from the shutdown? By Brittany Ballenstedt
Policy
Will There Be a Debt Ceiling Deal?
With thousands of civilian defense workers on furlough and warnings that readiness is eroding, time is running out to reach to a deal on the debt limit. By National Journal Staff
Policy
Shutdown Creates Training ‘Gap’ for Afghanistan-Bound Troops
Commanders halt training for National Guard units deploying to Afghanistan next year, amid shutdown's pay freeze. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Policy
Obama Signs Bill to Reinstate Troop Death Benefits During the Shutdown
President Obama signed the bill Thursday after the Fisher House Foundation offered to pay death benefits to families of fallen troops during the shutdown. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
House Republicans Accuse the Pentagon of Shutdown ‘Politics’
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale was berated by House Armed Services Committee members who accused the administration of using furloughs ‘for political purposes.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy
Fisher House Rescues DoD on Death Benefits During Shutdown
The Fisher House Foundation will pay death benefits to families of fallen troops and get reimbursed by the Pentagon once the shutdown is over. By Stephanie Gaskell
Policy