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Transparency In Government: Not So Much
If there is a government shutdown will you be working or furloughed without pay? What happens to Social Security, and will your tax refund be processed in a timely manner. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says most feds, and most taxpayers, remain in the dark.
Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey , OPM , OMB , Social Security , essential employee
Shutdown fudge factor may come into play
Seventy two hours or bust? If push really comes to shove, The Hill's Erik Wasson tells Federal News Radio, the House's 72 hour rule could be waived and even a 24 hour CR is seen as better than a shutdown.
Tags: Federal Drive , budget , continuing resolution , shutdown , Erik Wasson , The Hill , Suzanne Kubota
How to backtime the budget
Any budget deal in Congress has to be reached a lot sooner than you might think. The House and Senate need more than just enough time to pass it. Because of that Russell Berman, congressional reporter, says not to be surprised if another continuing resolution is needed to keep the lights on at your agency.
Tags: Federal Drive , budget , The Hill , shutdown , CR , Russell Berman , Suzanne Kubota
Shutdown, Furloughs, and Givebacks
Federal Times editor Steve Watkins and senior writer Steve Losey, financial planner Arthur Stein, and president of the Senior Executives Association Carol Bonosaro join us to answer your questions.
Tags: shutdown , budget , pay and benefits , Mike Causey , Your Turn with Mike Causey , Steve Watkins , Federal Times , Steve Losey , Arthur Stein , Carol Bonasaro , pay freeze , SES
Furloughs & Government by Part-timers!
If the government is shut down next week, Congress and the White House will remain open for business and in a pay status so they can work out a deal to reopen the government that was closed because they couldn't work out a deal. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the logic behind the furlough follies.
Tags: pay and benefits , Congress , Mike Causey , shutdown ,
How feds help feds survive the worst
The Federal Employees Education and Assistance fund survives on the kindness of federal employees to help federal employees survive disasters from furloughs to floods. We talk with Executive Director Steve Bauer. We also get an update on the latest furlough developments from Federal Times editor, Steve Watkins.
Tags: shutdown , budget , pay and benefits , FEEA , retirees , Mike Causey , Your Turn with Mike Causey , Steve Watkins , Federal Times , USPS , Steve Bauer
CRS issues causes and effects of shutdowns
The Congressional Research Service has taken a look at the "Causes, Processes, and Effects" of shutting down the federal government.
Tags: newsstand , CRS , shutdown , budget , essential , Suzanne Kubota
More tips for financially surviving a shutdown
Sure, you know you need to have emergency funds on hand, but other than panicking, what's a fed to do? We ask certified planner Arthur Stein.
Tags: Federal Drive , pay and benefits , shutdown , budget , Arthur Stein , Suzanne Kubota
How to prepare for contracting during a shutdown
It's not just federal employees that are concerned about the potential government shutdown. We get tips on how contractors should be preparing from federal sales consultant Rob Guerra.
Tags: Federal Drive , contracting , shutdown , Rob Guerra , Guerra Kiviat
In shutdown scenario, do's and don'ts of TSP
With a potential shutdown, feds looking for monetary relief would have to finalize it before operations cease.
Tags: Art Stein , shutdown , TSP , budget , pay and benefits , financial planning , Federal Drive , John Buckner
