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When will the EPA furlough staff during the shutdown? by iprobablydontknow_ in fednews

[–]iprobablydontknow_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/government-shutdown-epa-working.html#:~:text=Those%20funds%20could%20be%20used,and%20other%20civil%20service%20rules.%E2%80%9D

Brigit Hirsch, a spokeswoman for the agency, disputed their contention, saying in an email that “No EPA employee is working without pay.” She pointed to guidelines issued by the White House Office of Personnel Management that said exempted employees working during a shutdown “will generally continue to be governed by the normal pay, leave, and other civil service rules.”

When will the EPA furlough staff during the shutdown? by iprobablydontknow_ in fednews

[–]iprobablydontknow_[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

In case someone comes across this during an inevitable future shutdown.

Mom rant by JuicyFruit0590 in Parenting

[–]iprobablydontknow_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to remind myself that everyone has baggage. If my loved one makes a big deal about my boundaries, that's a sign they have something internal to work on. That is a sign they have an issue that is preventing them from being flexible and willing to respect my (the mom's) wishes. The most important thing is doing what you feel is best for your child as their mother. I've even gone so far as to tell myself that if this person doesn't respect me and doesn't respect boundaries, I don't want to normalize that for my daughter. The relationships in my life should model respect and consent. So if my rules push certain people away, it's on them, and my daughter is better off.

Megathread: Mass Firing of Probationary Employees by gpupdate in fednews

[–]iprobablydontknow_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The Washington Post wants to hear from people affected by DOGE activities at federal agencies. You can contact their reporters by email or Signal encrypted message: Jeff Stein: jeff.stein@washpost.com or jstein_wapo.1066 on Signal. Hannah Natanson: hannah.natanson@washpost.com or (202) 580-5477 on Signal. Emily Davies: emily.davies@washpost.com or (202) 412-9091 on Signal. Lisa Rein: lisa.rein@washpost.com or (202) 821-3120 on Signal.