GOP Hawks Say Drop Obamacare from Budget Battle
Movement in the Republican Party and from the White House seeks ways to get the federal budget on track and remove Obamacare from the battle.
Obama Puts Debt Ceiling on the Table
Despite DoD’s return to work, the furlough continues to threaten employment deep into contractor personnel ranks and back pay not yet confirmed. We hit the debt ceiling in eight days.
DoD Workers Return, Some Might Not Stay
Returning DoD workers also reduced furloughs in defense contracting firms, but legislators appear ready to extend the spending freeze as they argue about raising the debt ceiling.
Bet on the Shutdown, Be the Only Budget Winner
Most DoD civilians return to work this week and all furloughed federal workers look to receive back pay, but industry layoffs threaten and military recovery time grows. An emerging futures market based upon government outcomes may prove the best bet in town.
Two Days In: Stocks Falling, No Progress Apparent
On the second day of the government shutdown the news is of little else, but still the Navy stood up its first F-35C squadron.
Government Closes
Congress keeps working. So does the military. So do essential personnel. But otherwise, the federal government is closed.
Congress Closes Government Rather than Compromise
Brinkmanship, partisanship, disruptive or stupid — whatever you call it, Congress shuttered government and froze most federal workers’ paychecks, but not their own.
House Partisanship Draws Government Closer to Shut-down
Partisanship drags US toward closure while one Democrat and two Republican governors ally to strengthen their chances for an FAA drone designation..
Senate Sees Final Vote Sunday, House Faces Quick Turnaround
It’s a nail-biter as decision on keeping government open is certain to go down to the wire.
South Korea: No to Boeing’s Silent Eagle
South Korea holds out for a later-generation option as President Obama at U.N. opens door to Iran, stays tough on Syria.
