Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule
A new bill would guarantee back pay for contract workers after a shutdown, while a fresh class deviation gives agencies more flexibility to continue essential work even when appropriations lapse. We break down both developments with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Military spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy efforts
Despite new legislation and years of advocacy, military spouses still face major hurdles to building portable, sustainable careers. Joining the program to talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how the ongoing 2025 Career Summit fits into the picture is founder and president of the National Military Spouse Network, Sue Hoppin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonShutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule aim to protect contractors and keep essential work movingMilitary spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy effortsThe question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a dealSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a deal
As the government shutdown drags on, missed paychecks, rising health care premiums, and ripple effects across the economy are starting to build pressure on both parties. But no one knows how long it will take before that pressure is strong enough to bring them back to the table. Here to break down the politics, the pain points, and the path forward is deputy news director from Bloomberg Government, Loren Duggan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun
The Trump administration warned of more layoffs in the event of a government shutdown. Now it's following through on that ultimatum. Several agencies began sending reduction in force notices just before the holiday weekend. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
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