Survey: 35-Day Government Shutdown Hit Federal Workers Hard
Twenty-three percent of those surveyed indicated they needed to borrow money after just one or two weeks without pay. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Gets $578M Above President’s Budget Request in Appropriations Deal
The bill directs the USCG to submit a plan within 120 days for a one-year pilot program to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Keep Reading
Here’s What’s Included in Congress’ Border Funding Agreement
The homeland security appropriations deal, reached by conference committee, allocates $1.375 billion for 55 miles of fencing. Keep Reading
Republican Senator Says Trump ‘Won’t Sign’ Funding Agreement That Includes Contractor Back Pay
Despite the push by lawmakers to include the back pay provision for contractors, the issue has never been previously addressed in past government shutdowns. Keep Reading
Oregon Congressman Brings MCPO Vanderhaden as State of the Union Guest
Lawmaker wanted to highlight that the Coast Guard never stopped protecting the nation’s borders during the government shutdown, and all while going unpaid. Keep Reading
Thompson Announces Democratic Members of House Homeland Security Committee
Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement announcing the 18 Democratic Members of the Committee for the 116th Congress. Keep Reading
How Are Government Contractors Impacted by Shutdown? Laying Off Employees, Floating Benefits, Urging End to Impasse
“I’m out of cash. I don’t know how to continue to support these employees... It’s a hellacious situation to be in.” Keep Reading
Yes, Federal Workers Can File for Unemployment During Shutdown, but There’s a Catch
Be advised, however, that federal employees who continue to work throughout the shutdown may not be eligible to file for unemployment. Keep Reading
Here’s What President Trump Wants to End the Government Shutdown
President is demanding a steep increase from the $1.3 billion approved by the Senate in the 115th Congress for border security including fence improvements. Keep Reading
FBI Investigating Texts Impersonating Pence’s Press Secretary Sent to GOP Congressmen
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was among those contacted by someone impersonating White House staff, according to his spokeswoman. Keep Reading
