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Continuing Resolution

Will Shutdown Be Avoided? Politics and Government Spending Priorities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2018 2:27 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
US Capitol building in Washington, DC with a scattering of $100 bills pictured behind it depicting government spending

Federal employees in some agencies are again staring at the possibility of a government shutdown in a few days.

The President Proposes, Congress Disposes. Does The Budget Still Work That Way?

By Jeff NealJul 21, 2018 7:09 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 9:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 27, 2017 8:18 AM | Updated: Dec 1, 2018 2:29 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 9, 2016 5:54 PM | Updated: Dec 15, 2016 8:06 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Words government shutdown over illustration of capitol building

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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 7, 2016 10:36 AM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 8:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2010 11:12 AM | Updated: Apr 15, 2022 10:55 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

President Obama has signed the bill that continues funding of the federal government through March 4th and institutes the two-year federal pay freeze.

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