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The Office of Federal Relations continues to follow the partial government shutdown and is committed to keeping UW–Madison faculty and staff updated regarding potential impacts to campus. Below you will find general guidance and some answers to frequently asked questions. We will continue to update this information as federal agencies release additional guidance. If you …
As you know, a number of federal departments and agencies are impacted by the partial government shutdown. As noted before the shutdown began nearly two weeks ago, agencies will stop conducting intramural research, issuing payments, and reviewing grants. In addition, staff will not be available to provide assistance and support to grant recipients. The Office …
A partial shutdown of the federal government began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, affecting funding for roughly 25 percent of federal agencies. The university will monitor developments and provide updates on this site and on the @UWFedRelations Twitter account. Although most of the federal government, including NIH, is already funded, a partial shutdown may …
The reopening of the federal government after an agreement in the Senate is a welcome development. There were no discernible impacts on the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the weekend impasse. The university continues to advocate for a timely, bipartisan agreement on the FY18 federal budget and resolution to the status of DACA participants, whom …
Today, the Senate voted 81-18 to fund the federal government through February 8, effectively ending the shutdown of the federal government. The House is expected to pass the measure later today, and President Trump will quickly sign it into law. In exchange for Democratic votes, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) promised to bring an …