Lawmakers stall Federal Employee unpaid furloughs for short period

Article Title: US Lawmakers Approve Government Funding

Snippet of Article: "...A shutdown would have forced government departments to halt non-essential operations and put tens of thousands of federal employees on unpaid furlough...."

Source: voanews.com Federal furlough, Federal employees,

FAA Employees to be Furloughed

Article Title: Thousands of FAA Employees to be Furloughed

Snippet of Article: "...The furloughs come as Congress can't agree on an extension of the agency's funding...."

Source: www.myfoxdc.com

Guidance and Information on Federal Furlough Website Announced

Article Title: The Potential Impact of a Lapse in Appropriations on Federal Employees

Snippet of Article: "...The President has made it clear that he does not want a government shutdown, and the Administration is willing and ready to work day and night to find a solution that all sides can agree with. That said, given the realities of the calendar, prudent management requires we plan for an orderly shutdown should the negotiations not be completed by the end of the current continuing resolution...."

Source: www.opm.gov/furlough2011 government shutdown guidance, federal employee furlough,

Federal Shutdown would halt some pay

Article Title: Shutdown would halt military pay

Snippet of Article: "...The memo states all military personnel would have to work without pay. But many civilian employees would be furloughed. ..."

Source: www.federalnewsradio.com