Government Shutdown Watch

The latest information on the possibility of a government shutdown, and what government contractors and government employees need to do to prepare.

Government Shutdown Threat Index

On a percentage of likelihood we rate the threat of a government shutdown.
30% or lower = Highly Unlikely and 75% or more = Highly Likely
  • Government Shutdown Threat Index - 60%

Last Updated on 9/25/2018

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Headline Stories

No Government Shutdown: Congress Passes Minibus Spending Bill To Keep Government Running Until December

Government Contractors - U.S. Capitol Building and Dome
The “minibus” appropriations, or spending bill, that was passed by Congress and is expected to be signed by President Trump, avoids a government shutdown for the moment. The bill is
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Debt Ceiling Debate Shows True “Deficit” Is Among Democrats And Republicans

President Obama, as well as congressional Democrats and Republicans, are trying to show the American people they take the nation’s financial health seriously. So much so, they are scrambling to
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Contractor Government Shutdown Prep Resources

[Updated: April 6 – After several weeks under continuing resolutions, a federal government shutdown that begins on Friday, April 8 is increasingly likely. See our updated list of resources to help
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Background on Government Shutdowns

What Is A Government Shutdown? And Why Does It Happen?

People often wonder what is a government shutdown. How can the United States federal government shutdown? Does the entire government stop working? Are there agencies or parts of the government that never shutdown? This article should help provide the answers to those and other questions. Click here to learn more.

Government Shutdown 2017

How and why did the U.S. government shutdown in 2017? Who were the key political players? How significant was the shutdown, and how long did it last? This article seeks to answer those and other questions. Click here to learn more.

Government Shutdown 2013

How and why did the U.S. government shutdown in 2013? Who were the key political players? How significant was the shutdown, and how long did it last? This article seeks to answer those and other questions. Click here to learn more.

Latest News From Around The Web

Congress set to fund government, but not Trump's long-promised border wall

September 24, 2018
CBS

Trump ramps up shutdown talk ahead of midterms

September 20, 2018
Politico

Trump hints at agreement to avoid government shutdown

September 7, 2018
Federal News Radio

Trump Flirts With a Government Shutdown Republicans Are Racing to Avoid

September 5, 2018
Bloomberg

Trump on government shutdown: 'If it happens, it happens'

September 5, 2018
Politico

Key red-state Democrat sides with Trump on wall funding

August 8, 2018
Politico

Trump’s Government Shutdown Would Be a Catastrophic Self-Own

August 3, 2018
Rolling Stone Magazine

Donald Trump's shutdown threat is big trouble for Republicans

July 30, 2018
CNN

The Real Reasons Why the Government Shut Down - Immigration isn’t the only sticking point.

January 20, 2018
The Atlantic

Government Shutdown Resources for Government Contractors and Government Employees

Our goal is to provide resources for those impacted by a potential or actual government shutdown. If you have a question, please submit it, and our team will do its best to get you an answer.

How To Prepare Financially For A Government Shutdown (Businesses)

Businesses are always faced with challenges that can impact their operations. However, a government shutdown has the potential to cause massive problems to a company's operational capital. There are instances where in past shutdowns, companies have been forced to lay-off or furlough workers.

This landing page contains articles and tips for businesses to help them prepare financially for a possible shutdown.

How To Prepare Financially For A Government Shutdown (Contractors and Employees)

Most people have limited financial resources to withstand a period of unemployment. Government employees, and some government contractors, are may need to use their savings if the government shutsdown.

What Just Happened To My Job? What Do I Do?

Regardless of how long you have worked for a government agency, a shutdown creates a lot of uncertainty about your job, your paycheck, your future, and what you can and cannot do while the government is shutdown.

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