Defense One

Could a Brief, Hastily Written Law Put More DoD Workers Back on the Job?

The Pay Our Military Act was written in such a rush that it might give the Pentagon the power to decide who gets furloughed – not the White House. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense

Tension Turns to Chaos After Shooting Near Capitol

34-year-old Connecticut woman killed after a car chase did not have a gun.

Defense One

Paying the Troops: Beyond the Shutdown

The government shutdown puts a spotlight on the growing concerns over the long-term cost of military personnel. By Maren Leed and Ariel Robinson

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Put Furloughed Defense Employees Back to Work

House measure would ensure all Defense civilians would continue to work and be paid during government shutdown.

Nextgov

Three Shutdown Internet Scams to Avoid

Malicious emails are seeking your financial support to fund the government.

Nextgov

Shutdown May Further Delay Nuclear Power Plant Approvals

Delays will set in if shutdown doesn't lift by Friday, officials say.

Defense One

Pentagon Waits Out Shutdown While Sequestration Looms

As the Pentagon waits for an end to the government shutdown, it’s getting ready for the next battle: sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell

Nextgov

Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs

Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.

Nextgov

FEMA Signs Identity Verification Deal With Hacked Data Broker

Effort to reduce fraud in disaster aid programs could present new opportunities for criminals.

Defense

Intel Chief 'Can't Guarantee' America Will Remain Safe During the Shutdown

Clapper says he is 'very concerned about the jeopardy to the country because of this.'

Nextgov

Potential Ripples of Stretched Cyber Support During Shutdown

Situation is similar to holidays and weekends, when IT staffs operate with skeleton crews.

Pay & Benefits

Republicans Slam Pentagon Over Furloughs of Defense Civilians

House Armed Services chairman says Pentagon has 'broad latitude' within new law to determine who stays on the job during shutdown.

Defense One

Watchdog Finds 719 Problems with the Pentagon’s F-35 Program

In a review of the F-35 program, the Pentagon’s Inspector General says the military lost control of contractors and quality management. By Mark Micheli

Nextgov

Army Prepares for Network Exercise Despite Shutdown

Soldiers tapped and trained in five hours to replace furloughed civilians.

Nextgov

Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies

I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.