Oversight
Play of the Day: Happy Government Shutdown Eve!
Late-night television lends some perspective on the latest congressional gridlock
Management
8 Common Workplace Stressors and How to Handle Them
Strategies for tackling your daily stresses.
Management
The Obscure Law That Governs Shutdowns
A look at the Antideficiency Act, and how it will come into play if Congress can't agree on a spending deal.
Benefits
Informed Investor: Evaluating life insurance coverage and needs, Part IV: Viatical settlements
This last of four columns during September discussing life insurance to mark “Life Insurance Awareness Month” examines what policyholders should know about viatical settlements. Rather than terminating a life insurance policy and losing all premiums previously paid, with a viatical settlement the policyholder receives a cash settlement.
Oversight
What One GOP Leader Thinks Will Happen If the Senate Kills the House Spending Plan
House majority whip suggests the Republican leadership is not considering a 'clean' continuing resolution.
Oversight
Bill Clinton: 'If I Were President, I Wouldn't Negotiate' Over Funding Government
Former president defends Obama against a possible shutdown.
Oversight
Congress Looks Resigned to a Shutdown
Republican 'compromise' offers little space for negotiation.
Oversight
House Sends Spending Bill Back to Senate, Brings Shutdown Closer
Measure contains language to protect military pay if the government closes.
Nextgov
Five Reasons You Should Come to Nextgov Prime
Among others, meet some of the people who are challenging the status quo and making government work better.
Defense One
Here’s How a Shutdown Would Affect the Pentagon
As the standoff in Congress continues, officials release more details about the impact on Defense Department operations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Senior Executive Advocate Dies After Long Illness
Bill Bransford, SEA general counsel, was 'a true friend to federal employees,' says law partner.
Oversight
Shutdown ‘Damage Is Already Done,’ Unions Say
State Department employees rally to keep government open, but say morale has been irrevocably harmed.
Nextgov
What a Government Game App Should (and Shouldn't) Look Like
CDC’s Solve the Outbreak app makes the grade but NASA’s Comet Question doesn’t.
Management
If It's So Hard to Fire Feds, Why Are So Many Federal Leaders Risk Averse?
The factors that encourage caution over risk taking.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs?
The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.
News
Gore on Shutdown Showdown: 'Political Terrorism'
"American democracy has been hacked," former vice president says at Brookings Institution.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Do You Know If You’d Be Furloughed During a Shutdown?
The Obama administration has pledged to inform employees by the end of the day Sept. 27.
Oversight