Oversight
Republicans Downplay 'Default,' Dismiss Debt Deadline
Some GOP lawmakers say people are exaggerating the potential impact of missed payments.
Oversight
Let Us Now Pity Congress, Which Must Go Without Ice Cream in the Shutdown
Senators are now served boxed lunches, and there are only two cafeterias still open on the Hill.
Oversight
Boehner Declares That Budget Battle 'Is No Game'
House speaker says President Obama is not going to get everything he wants.
Oversight
The Capitol Hill Police Get Paid by Congress -- In Applause
Force is mostly exempt from the shutdown, but faces delayed paychecks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Government Up In Smoke
Where did all the federal government employees go?
Oversight
Gunshots Outside Capitol, Suspect Reportedly Dead
Incident began at the White House when a car attempted to crash one of the barriers on an outer perimeter.
Oversight
Regulations May Not Really Cost $1.75 Trillion a Year, SBA Office Concedes
Economists’ estimate was taken ‘out of context,’ statement says.
Oversight
Who Profits During a Government Shutdown?
Private museums and restaurants and bars stand to gain.
Management
Why a Grand Bargain or Anything Else Won't End the Shutdown Soon
So far, there's been very little movement toward a resolution.
Oversight
What If They Shut Down Congress and Nobody Noticed?
The day-to-day business of congressional offices and committees is on hold, too.
Management
Shutdown, Day 2: Updates
The latest developments in the effort to reopen federal offices.
Nextgov
Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs
Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.
Oversight
Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’
Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.
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.
Management
Shutdown Drives Wedge in Federal Workforce
Those sent home are the first casualties of political gridlock.
Pay & Benefits