Nextgov

Another Shutdown Casualty: Pro Football for Deployed Troops

Due to furloughs, Armed Forces Network will broadcast only news channels.

Defense

Intel Chief 'Can't Guarantee' America Will Remain Safe During the Shutdown

Clapper says he is 'very concerned about the jeopardy to the country because of this.'

Nextgov

VA Keeps 60 Percent of IT Staff on the Job

No overtime for disability claims processors.

Management

Senators Praise Performance Chief Nominee’s Private-Sector Experience

Job will be even harder in 'this era of stop-gap, crisis governing,' Democratic oversight leader says.

Oversight

Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’

Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.

Nextgov

Potential Ripples of Stretched Cyber Support During Shutdown

Situation is similar to holidays and weekends, when IT staffs operate with skeleton crews.

News

The 'Nonessential' Label: Cruel and Wrong

It's not just unfair to trivialize certain employees in the shutdown. It's incorrect.

Nextgov

Sequestration Slows IT Hiring for Months; Shutdown Stops It Entirely

Analysis shows downward trend in federal tech since March.

Nextgov

EPA Wants to Help You Sell Your Used Car

But you may not want its help.

Nextgov

These Massive Data Facilities Could Be Targets of Government Spying

We can guess where governments conduct snooping activities.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Party Like It's A Government Shutdown

A government shutdown is really an opportunity to take advantage of all the cool things we can do without any regulation.

Oversight

Can Senate Democrats' Shutdown Strategy Hold?

So far, Democrats are standing united on key votes.

Nextgov

HP Lands $103 Million DHS Employee ID Contract

Job involves upgrading computer and office access cards to support iris and facial recognition.

Management

Shutdown Drives Wedge in Federal Workforce

Those sent home are the first casualties of political gridlock.

Pay & Benefits

Democrats, Unions Demand Complete Government Reopening and Back Pay

Federal employee representatives implore Republicans to let them work.

Pay & Benefits

Republicans Slam Pentagon Over Furloughs of Defense Civilians

House Armed Services chairman says Pentagon has 'broad latitude' within new law to determine who stays on the job during shutdown.

Oversight

National Parks Becoming Flashpoint in Shutdown Debate

All national parks are closed.

Defense One

Watchdog Finds 719 Problems with the Pentagon’s F-35 Program

In a review of the F-35 program, the Pentagon’s Inspector General says the military lost control of contractors and quality management. By Mark Micheli

Nextgov

The Saddest Paragraph You'll Read About the Government Shutdown Today

With NIH furloughs, children with cancer are being turned away from clinical trials.

Nextgov

Time Is Essential, Apparently

Navy and NIST continue to provide the time during shutdown.