Hiring Fell in March As Employers Watched Economy

Also down: Pentagon contracts and government cybersecurity salaries.

Furloughs Could Endanger Security Clearances

A Maine Senator notices that furloughs could affect federal workers’ credit ratings and endanger clearances.

Continuing Resolution Could Stall Sequester

Congress passed a bill maintaining the budget instead of submitting a new budget, but the move could stall defense cuts.

4.8 Million Americans Now Hold Security Clearances

The number is up from 4.2 million in 2010.