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Government Shutdown

Lawsuit Seeking TRO To Reopen the Government Falls Short

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJan 22, 2019 10:30 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2019 10:36 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal judge was not persuaded by plaintiffs to order the government to reopen or to start paying employees required to work without pay.

The Democratic Party Has Forgotten Its Roots

By David HendrickJan 20, 2019 6:37 AM | Updated: Jan 27, 2019 9:18 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 18, 2019 10:56 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2019 7:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 17, 2019 2:05 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 6:12 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

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’

By Jeff NealJan 17, 2019 11:14 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2019 7:19 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 17, 2019 8:42 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2019 7:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Glass jar labeled 'IRA' lying on its side filled with coins depicting retirement savings

Recently introduced legislation would let federal employees and contractors withdraw from retirement accounts without penalty during the shutdown.

President Trump Signs Back Pay Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 16, 2019 1:30 PM | Updated: Jan 26, 2019 7:19 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 16, 2019 8:20 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2019 1:34 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 15, 2019 3:27 PM | Updated: Jan 24, 2019 1:34 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 15, 2019 11:20 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2019 1:34 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to formalize the continuation of a pay freeze on the vice president and other senior officials during the shutdown.

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