public services

As the federal government officially shut down on its first day, federal agencies sent out conflicting and ambiguous messages to their employees regarding who was expected to report to work and who was not. Despite these mixed signals, the initial disruption to public services seemed surprisingly limited and scattered. The...

As the federal government officially shut down on its first day, federal agencies sent out conflicting messages to their employees regarding who was required to report to work and who was not. This mixed guidance left many workers uncertain about their status. Despite the confusion, the initial impact on public...