Will Shutdown Be Avoided? Politics and Government Spending Priorities
Federal employees in some agencies are again staring at the possibility of a government shutdown in a few days.
Continuing Resolution
The President Proposes, Congress Disposes. Does The Budget Still Work That Way?
The author says the budget process is broken and it is putting an undue strain on federal agencies by hamstringing their day-to-day operations.
Congress Passes Resolution to Avoid a Shutdown
A short term funding resolution has been passed by Congress to keep the government funded through May 5.
Government Shutdown Averted as Senate Dems Relent
An attempt by some Senate Democrats to block a continuing resolution will apparently not lead to a government shutdown.
Political Intrigue: Will Congress Derail 2017 Pay Raise? Will Government Shutdown?
Will there be a government shutdown? Will Congress derail the annual federal pay raise? A continuing resolution is in process but funding expires on Friday.
President Signs Continuing Resolution With Federal Employee Pay Freeze Intact
President Obama has signed the bill that continues funding of the federal government through March 4th and institutes the two-year federal pay freeze.
