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The government shutdown is now the longest ever—and the public is paying the price
11/05/2025On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown, officially making it the longest shutdown…
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Navigating career transitions as a federal employee
11/04/2025Severe cuts to the federal workforce and to federal services, as well the ongoing government shutdown,…
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Understanding the status of federal employees as the government shutdown continues
10/30/2025The government shutdown is affecting the federal workforce in varied and continually evolving ways. While some federal employees continue to be paid from funding…
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Reductions in force during the government shutdown
10/29/2025On Oct. 10, 2025, just 10 days into the government shutdown, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced on X that reductions…
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The impact of the government shutdown on travel, business and benefits
10/27/2025A recent survey by the Partnership for Public Service shows that Americans are starting to see the impact of the government…
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What federal employees should know about retroactive pay after a government shutdown
10/23/2025As we enter week four of the government shutdown, the Partnership for Public Service has been getting questions about retroactive pay for federal employees. …
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Half of Americans say the federal government shutdown is impacting their community
10/22/2025A new, nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service finds the ongoing federal government shutdown is having a widespread impact on…
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How federal employees build resilience amid uncertainty and career transitions
10/21/2025Severe cuts to the federal workforce and to federal services, as well the ongoing government shutdown,…
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President Trump’s firing of inspectors general threatens government accountability and efficiency
10/21/2025Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions…
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Who gets paid during a government shutdown?
10/15/2025As we end week two of the government shutdown, questions are swirling about which federal workers will miss a paycheck in the coming weeks.