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The budget trimming begins, in theory
Incoming House Speaker John Boehner says his party's goal is to give the government back to the people. But first, reminds the managing editor of The Hill, they'll need to figure out a way to fund it in 23 working days or less to avoid a shutdown.
Tags: Federal Drive , Congress , budget cuts , Bob Cusack , The Hill , CR , continuing resolution , State of the Union , pay and benefits
Government shutdown: rhetoric or reality?
Tom Shoop of Gov Exec explains the possibility of a government shutdown.
Tags: Tom Shoop , Government Executive , Congress , Dorobek Insider
Hopes for an omnibus dim after elections
Democratic insiders question if anything more than a stopgap spending measure and temporary extension of Bush-era tax cuts can pass. The Hill's Molly Hooper brings us the latest.
Tags: Federal Drive , FY 2011 budget , appropriations , omnibus spending , The Hill , Congress , Molly Hooper , Suzanne Kubota , hiring freeze , pay and benefits , furlough , continuing resolution
Pay Freeze and Job Cuts, and Furloughs, Oh My!
What does the sea change election mean for federal workers? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says possibilities include a diet-pay raise, possible furloughs with White House backing and a new effort to get rid of poor performers.
Tags: pay and benefits , pay raise , pay freeze , Mike Causey , furlough , John Berry , Bill Bransford , Lady Gaga , Justin Bieber , Michael Jackson , Jesus , cats , Election 2010
Lame Ducks in Training
Remember a few years back when a congressional roadblock threatened to shutdown the government and furlough you without pay? Well, the same thing is happening this year except it is no problem and nobody is talking about shutdowns. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says timing is everything.
Tags: Pay & Benefits , Mike Causey , lame duck
Gridlock alert: Disruptions start this weekend
As Washington gears up to host a huge gathering of world leaders, you need to be aware that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the region could see huge traffic disruptions -- disruptions like the region has never seen before. Adam Tuss, reporter with sister station WTOP brings us up to speed.
Tags: newsstand , Adam Tuss , gridlock , Nuclear Security Summit , alternative work schedule ,
Summit Winners & Losers
Most Americans will watch the Nuclear Security Summit next week on the TV news. Lucky them. But for those of us in the DC area, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, it's going to be one of those extended gridlocked nightmares we wouldn't wish on any other city.
Tags: Mike Causey , P&B , summit , gridlock , traffic
No shutdown for nuclear summit next week
Federal agencies will operate as normal on Monday, but the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging feds who work downtown to telecommute, work at an alternate site, or take leave.
Tags: P&B , Mike Causey ,
Snow Shutdown: The Rules of the Road
Federal offices in many cities are just getting back to normal. But the shutdowns raise questions about the status of workers who were on vacation, or unpaid annual leave. Thanks to the OPM, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the answers.
Tags: P&B , Mike Causey , pay rules , snow , vacation pay
