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Old 03-15-2016, 02:20 PM
 
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Will the federal government be shut down for this like a snow day?

Sources: Metrorail to shut down entirely Wednesday - WTOP
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Old 03-15-2016, 02:30 PM
 
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The Office of Personnel Management tells Federal News Radio it is following the situation and will provide an update later today.
NBC Washington reporter Adam Tuss tells WTOP that Metro plans to check all of the cables throughout the system after the fire outside of McPherson Square Monday, which caused single-tracking and major delays.
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld is set to hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m. Watch it live via NBC Washington:



Sources: Metrorail to shut down entirely Wednesday - WTOP
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Old 03-15-2016, 02:40 PM
 
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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Will the federal government be shut down for this like a snow day?

Sources: Metrorail to shut down entirely Wednesday - WTOP

Snow will be like a piece of cake compared to this.
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Old 03-15-2016, 02:41 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA
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I think we posted at the same time, LOL - MODs feel free to remove my thread.
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:00 PM
 
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So federal works will get a free day off? Lucky them
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:13 PM
 
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This shouldn't screw anything up! /s
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:17 PM
 
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So federal works will get a free day off? Lucky them
No,

They either have to come into work, unscheduled telework, or take leave. It is not an admin day off. This is of current news.
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:19 PM
 
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No,

They either have to come into work, unscheduled telework, or take leave. It is not an admin day off. This is of current news.
Can you post your source for this information?
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:19 PM
 
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It's going to be a long week.
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:32 PM
 
Location: Virginia-Shenandoah Valley
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So dang glad I moved out to the Shenandoah Valley and no longer work in NOVA. I feel for those who have to deal with this.
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