Lawsuit Seeking TRO To Reopen the Government Falls Short
A federal judge was not persuaded by plaintiffs to order the government to reopen or to start paying employees required to work without pay.
Government Shutdown
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.
Bill Would Authorize Interest Free Loans During the Shutdown
A new legislative proposal would require the Treasury Department to make interest free loans available to federal employees during the shutdown.
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.
Bill Would Let Federal Employees Withdraw From Their Retirement Funds During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would let federal employees and contractors withdraw from retirement accounts without penalty during the shutdown.
President Trump Signs Back Pay Bill
President Trump has signed legislation into law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.
IRS Recalling Tens of Thousands of Employees for Tax Filing Season
The IRS is recalling agency employees who are currently furloughed to help with the upcoming tax season.
Judge Refuses to Force Government to Pay Federal Employees Working During Shutdown
A federal judge refused to issue an order to force the government to pay federal employees who currently are required to work during the shutdown.
Bill Introduced to Formally Block Automatic Pay Raises for Senior Officials
Legislation has been introduced to formalize the continuation of a pay freeze on the vice president and other senior officials during the shutdown.
