Mashed articles by Pat Darnell | Apr 6, 2014 | Bryan TX
We were mildly concerned last time we had a Federal Government shutdown and workers were furloughed. Our lack of concern is, after the fact, warranted.
Percentage of essential federal employees in 1996 vs. 2013.: "After the 1995-'96 government shutdown, the Congressional Research Service detailed (PDF) how many employees at different agencies had been furloughed. The employees who were "excepted" from furlough would now be considered "essential" federal employees (Emma Roller. SEPT. 30 2013. LINK)..."
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Despite all the furlough hoopla, essential workers stayed on the job as "non-pay status workers." Government shutdown is nothing more than hat trick that bombastic politician hucksters have learned to use, when they are bored with everyday life. It happens when a bunch of congress persons need to call in a bunch of favors.
The preoccupation of Congress members with "size of government" bears no meaning in today's world. Government has its fingers in every business, every worker's pocket, and in every service. Just like banks, Government interrupts "perceived progress," with their funny rules, fees, regulations, and taxes. If you deal directly with the government you might make a profit, or break even in your business, but you as a contractor, are you a worker who could be furloughed? Who the hell knows! Thanks Ted Cruz, you are the modern poster child of PUTZ-dom.
Concerning the Chart above -- " ... This isn't a comprehensive list of agencies, for a variety of reasons. Some agencies, like Homeland Security, didn't exist in 1996. Others were incorporated piecemeal into new agencies. And not all agencies have said exactly how many of their workers will be furloughed [in the future]. (ibid. Roller) ..."
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http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2013/09/30/percent_of_essential_federal_employees_in_1996_vs_2013.html
http://images.businessweek.com/extras/11/02/ShutdownFedGovt95.906.doc.pdf
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/09/27/us/who-goes-to-work-during-government-shutdown.html?ref=politics&_r=0
http://www.slate.com/topics/g/government_shutdown.html
http://www.census.gov/#
http://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat01.pdf
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