Summary
The White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced it is preparing for an ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted for two weeks. The OMB plans to continue paying troops and law enforcement, but federal employee layoffs, known as reductions in force (RIFs), are also in effect.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown has been ongoing for two weeks.
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is getting ready to deal with the extended shutdown.
- The OMB plans to keep paying troops and law enforcement during the shutdown.
- Federal employee layoffs, called reductions in force or RIFs, are expected to continue.
- The OMB attributes the shutdown to what it describes as "Democrats’ intransigence" (meaning the Democrats are not willing to change their position).
