Federal employee shutdown survival guide

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Federal News Network - The Federal Report - October 14, 2025

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Federal employee shutdown survival guide

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** Workforce

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** Government Shutdown

OMB says 'substantial' federal employee layoffs have begun

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** Federal Newscast

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** Government Shutdown

Federal employees brace for first partial paychecks as shutdown continues

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** Government Shutdown

IRS says shutdown-exempt staff face furloughs if they take too much leave

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** Government Shutdown

What past shutdowns can teach feds and veterans about navigating the one we're in now

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** Congress

Senate passes its version of 2026 NDAA amid government shutdown

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** Government Shutdown

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

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