Current Events
Push in Congress to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.
The Shut-Storm’s Silver Lining
The author says that the recent partial government shutdown may have a positive unintended consequence for federal employees.
The Shutdown and the Economy
The partial government shutdown took a toll on workers, but what effect did have on the national economy?
The Shameful Shutdown
The author provides several examples of why he says the longest government shutdown in history is shameful.
Legislation Would Provide Pay to Federal Employees Working in Shutdowns
Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) has announced a bill to pay excepted federal employees as part of a plan he is proposing to reopen the government.
The Democratic Party Has Forgotten Its Roots
The author says the shutdown highlights the fact that the Democratic party has forgotten its roots, and federal employees are paying the price.
Waiting for a Shutdown to End in Disaster
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
A recently introduced bill is designed to prevent government shutdowns by giving Congress consequences for not passing timely spending bills.
Shutdown and ‘A Taste of Armageddon’
The author says that without more dire consequences from shutdowns, it is unlikely that any lessons will be learned from them.
White House Redefines Who Is Essential to Get Parts of Government Moving Again
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