Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
Silent Protestors Occupy Senate Building Amid Shutdown
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Agencies Send New Furlough Notices As Shutdown Continues
Federal agencies are sending out second furlough notices to non-excepted employees, placing those workers in a non-pay, non-duty status for another 30 days.
Building Resiliency During the Shutdown
Young Government Leaders (YGL) and GovLoop partnered today to talk about how to stay resilient during the shutdown. Miguel Aviles, Chair of the YGL Advisory Panel, and Michelle Rosa, the YGL National Leadership Team Officer, shared the impact of the shutdown on their lives as federal employees.
Debunking 5 *More* Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
A week ago, we debunked common misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown. That article has been shared on Facebook 34,000 times. It’s clear that a lot of people are anxious to understand what the shutdown means. Here are five more misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.
How to Call Your Mortgage Company If You Are Caught up in the Partial Shutdown
I reached out to Eric Selk, Executive Director at Hope Now, a non-profit alliance among counselors, mortgage companies, investors, regulators, and other mortgage market participants, to gather some tips for federal employees affected by the partial shutdown who might miss a mortgage payment due to not receiving a paycheck.
Shutdown Spurs Early Food Stamp Payments Amid Funding Concerns
The partial government shutdown caused the early disbursement of food stamp payments amid concerns about funding shortages.
Lawsuit Questions Constitutionality of Excepted Employees Faced with Shutdown
A lawsuit filed by NTEU takes fault with section 1342 of the Antideficiency Act, which OMB used to require federal employees to report to work without pay.
House Majority Leader Launches Shutdown Website for the Public
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
The Unexpected Consequences of the Shutdown
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.