The White House budget office has sent a memo directing federal agencies to consider preparing “Reduction in Force” (RIF) notices for a portion of their employees in the event of a government shutdown, as the Sept. 30 funding deadline nears without a clear path forward for congressional funding.
The GOP’s continuing resolution (CR), bill H.R. 5371, which the House passed 217-212 last week with support from one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), seeks to extend current federal funding levels through to Nov. 21.
Republican lawmakers said the bill would allow more time for negotiations on the required full-year spending bills. Senate Democrats have opposed the bill. It requires enough support from Democrats to overcome the 60-vote supermajority threshold to avoid a filibuster….
White House Directs Agencies to Plan Layoffs If Government Shuts Down
