This page will feature a collection of information on the process of sequestration, possible furloughs, and agency-specific guidance.

From the Agencies

• Department of State (Feb. 13)

  • Freeze on Discretionary Awards (March 8)

• USAID (Feb. 22)

• Foreign Commercial Service

• Foreign Agricultural Service

• APHIS

• IBB

From AFSA

• The Latest on Sequestration (2/27/13)

Additional Guidance

• How Different Types of Allowances Will Be Affected During an Administrative Furlough

• OPM's Guidance for Administrative Furloughs

• White House Guidance on the Sequester

• Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

Media Reports

• Will a Furlough Affect Leave Accrual and Retirement Annuity Benefits? (FedSmith, March 1)

• Before furloughs, agencies must negotiate terms with unions (Federal News Radio, Feb. 27)

• 15 Things You Need to Know About the Sequester (Roll Call, Feb. 25)

• The 5 Ws of Sequestration (FEDweek)

Other

• Tell Congress: Repeal Sequestration! (March 20 event flyer)

• Federal-Postal Coalition Message Board on Furlough Impacts

• Federal-Postal Coalition Statement on the Sequester (March 1)