OPM’s Weichert Clarifies Leave Procedures During Shutdown
On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.
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Silent Protestors Occupy Senate Building Amid Shutdown
Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
Debunking 5 *More* Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
A week ago, we debunked common misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown. That article has been shared on Facebook 34,000 times. It’s clear that a lot of people are anxious to understand what the shutdown means. Here are five more misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.
How to Call Your Mortgage Company If You Are Caught up in the Partial Shutdown
I reached out to Eric Selk, Executive Director at Hope Now, a non-profit alliance among counselors, mortgage companies, investors, regulators, and other mortgage market participants, to gather some tips for federal employees affected by the partial shutdown who might miss a mortgage payment due to not receiving a paycheck.
Shutdown Spurs Early Food Stamp Payments Amid Funding Concerns
The partial government shutdown caused the early disbursement of food stamp payments amid concerns about funding shortages.
House Majority Leader Launches Shutdown Website for the Public
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
The Unexpected Consequences of the Shutdown
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.
One County’s Response to the Longest Shutdown in History
Public school lunch and financial assistance initiatives in this Maryland country underscore the efforts to assist federal workers affected by the shutdown.
Thank You, Govies: A Gratitude Roundup to Keep You Going Through the Shutdown
While thank yous won’t pay the bills, simply knowing that people are grateful can help govies deal with shutdown stress.Here’s a roundup of just some of the abundant gratitude people have been sharing on social media since the shutdown began.