Oversight

Play of the Day: The Series Finale of 'Breaking Gov'

Late night comedians tackle the final moments of the government shutdown.

Oversight

How the Shutdown Ends

Senate has rejected the idea of conference negotiations.

Oversight

Poll: Don't Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare

Despite overall ambivalence toward the law, voters overwhelmingly oppose defunding it.

Oversight

How Long Has the Government Been Closed?

A clock adding up the minutes of the shutdown.

Oversight

SHUTDOWN: 'Agencies Should Now Execute Plans'

With Congress still deadlocked, OMB orders the first shutdown of government in 17 years.

Oversight

More Than 1/4 of Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now

Anger with the federal government is now the highest since 1997, Pew says.

Management

Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown

Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.

Nextgov

Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies

I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.

Management

On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up

OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.

Pay & Benefits

Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online

Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 deadline nears.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Happy Government Shutdown Eve!

Late-night television lends some perspective on the latest congressional gridlock

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.

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.

Oversight

Shutdown ‘Damage Is Already Done,’ Unions Say

State Department employees rally to keep government open, but say morale has been irrevocably harmed.

Oversight

Senate Sends Measure to Avert a Shutdown Back to the House

Latest version extends funding through Nov. 15, funds Obamacare.

Oversight

Senator Says Politics Have Reached Civil War Levels

Sen. Tom Harkin to Congress: 'We are at one of the most dangerous points in our history.'

Oversight

Play of the Day: America's Fiscal and Foreign Policy

Money talks, but it doesn't speak anything like the Iranian President with an American accent.