Furloughs

Nation’s largest newspaper chain cuts pay, furloughs employees because of coronavirus

In 2018, Gannett Company generated $2.9 billion of revenue.

On Mar 30, 2020 by Claire Goforth

The government shutdown was big business for dating sites

You can’t furlough love.

On Dec 31, 2013 by Sarah Weber

Daily Fluff: Puppy worried over debt crisis and partisan gridlock

Chalupa Batman is worried for his furloughed friends, but he in’t optimistic about the future of public policy either.

On Oct 15, 2013 by [email protected]

10 amazing acts of kindness during the government shutdown

United in their distaste for Congress (and kids getting locked out of zoos), Americans are putting politics aside to do what’s right. 

On Oct 10, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

This simple vine gets to the root of the government shutdown

If only all of Congress could be this competent. At anything.

On Oct 9, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Unfurlough.us: A freelance job board for furloughed government workers

A new project helps government workers use their skills during the shutdown.

On Oct 4, 2013 by Tim Sampson

For rent on Craigslist: 1 Capitol, barely used

For rent: one capital. Barely used.

On Oct 3, 2013 by Kevin Collier

The government shutdown, explained like you’re 5

It’s not that complicated when you take a step back.

On Oct 1, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Government shutdown makes it illegal for federal workers to check email

Get caught checking your work email, and you could actually get fired.

On Oct 1, 2013 by Kevin Collier