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Building a better government and a stronger democracy.
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For federal employees who elected to take the Deferred Resignation Program, their last day of federal service will be Sept. 30, 2025. Ahead of that date, we created a new free FedSupport guide with tips and resources to help prepare. Download it here: https://t.co/gkexZOVVIA
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The Cost to Your Community is a new interactive map we designed to show the federal government's footprint and impact across the nation. Explore the map to learn about the data and stories of harms or risks in your community as a result of federal cuts: https://t.co/aGfPiLt1GU
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It should be unacceptable in the greatest country on earth that our elected leaders can’t meet their most basic responsibility of keeping our government open and working for the public. My full statement here.
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WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier as the current government shutdown has surpassed...
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This is now the longest shutdown in history, and our nation will be experiencing long-term damages for years to come, in addition to the real and frightening immediate harms.
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Today, the United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown. Who pays the price of a shutdown? The public does. Our latest blog explores some of the most notable harms of the shutdown and its cost to the American economy.
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The United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown, officially making it the longest shutdown in American history.
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North American miners are striking gold, literally and figuratively. $2.9B raised in 185 deals this October, the fastest pace since 2013. From gold to copper and uranium, investors are piling in. When the miners boom, markets listen.
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@MaxStier, our president and CEO, shares that the act “is very clear in its mandate to give automatic back pay to furloughed workers during a lapse in appropriations."
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While the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 states furloughed and excepted federal employees are entitled to receive back pay, a recent OMB memo suggests otherwise.
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Most federal workers are entitled to back pay when the shutdown ends, but there are some exceptions.
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Federal employees are the backbone of our government. Right now, they are facing the brunt of the shutdown. Our blog examines the status of federal workers as the shutdown continues and provides data to help you better understand who's affected.
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While some federal employees continue to be paid during the government shutdown, many are furloughed or working without pay.
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Build a better government and a stronger democracy for the American people! @PublicService is hiring! Role: Senior Web Developer Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Learn more 👉 https://t.co/VGIdqB3uWD
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Recent events highlight a pattern: concerning online behavior often appears before real-world incidents. This isn't political—it's about protecting people and workplaces. Screen for patterns, not just history.
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Meet Diana Angel A senior at @FIU studying Political Science in @fiu_sipa . FIU Hamilton Scholar (@fiuhonors ) | Green School DC Student | Intern at the Partnership for Public Service (@publicservice ) | Inaugural Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Fellow Diana is interning this fall with the
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We have been tracking the real-life consequences of the government shutdown, and three areas stand out: Air travel ✈️ Business and financing 💼 Public benefits ➕ Read our latest blog to better understand the impact of the government shutdown.
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Understand the impact of the government shutdown as it affects air travel, federal employees, and essential government programs.
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Our recent research finds that nearly half of Americans are already noticing the shutdown’s impact. Leaders in Congress have an obligation to come back into session and end this crisis by reopening the government before these harms multiply further for the public.
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Poll also finds 49% express concern about mass firings of federal workers WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today released the results of a new nationally...
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Career federal employees, both military and civilian, should not bear the brunt of this dereliction of duty. The Shutdown Fairness Act partially remedies the financial harms for some federal workers but ought to apply to all public servants.
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For the past 22 days, federal workers and their families have faced financial uncertainty and hardship because our elected officials have failed in their most basic responsibility of passing appropriations on time to keep our government running.
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WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier ahead of the Senate’s vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act,...
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Despite their intended independence and importance for government accountability and efficiency, inspectors general have come under fire during the second Trump administration. Learn more here: https://t.co/CyYzSYOcW3
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Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions of dollars every year. In fiscal year 2024 alone, the internal auditors and investigators saved taxpayers $70B.
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By dismissing those providing data contrary to the president's preferred narrative, we do not just lose civil servants committed to the public good—we lose the principle of fact-based governance itself.
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The loss of data has been extensive, and the consequences will be devastating to everything from Social Security to climate change.
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Good policy decisions require good information and public servants who speak truth to power, factors that are critically important given the significant consequences of government action.
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Information that has been relied on for decades to make critical economic, scientific and public safety decisions has been disappearing—scrubbed from government websites or no longer collected because it doesn't conform to the administration's views.
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Wonder who gets paid during a government shutdown? While this might appear to be a simple question, the answer is more complex. Read more in our latest blog post here.
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Understand who gets paid during a government shutdown. While this might appear to be a simple question, the answer is more complex.
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After years in a federal role, the thought of crafting a private sector resume may feel daunting. Our latest blog shares 3️⃣ high-impact resume strategies to help current or former federal workers who are exploring new opportunities.
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Learn effective strategies for translating federal experience into a private-sector resume that highlights your skills and achievements.
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