During U.S. federal government shutdowns, federal agencies typically send home (furlough) workers whose roles are not considered essential.
October 07, 2025
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process
Describes common administrative action taken by federal agencies during funding lapses.
U.S. federal agencies can centrally modify or control employee email settings, including out-of-office autoreplies, via agency administrative or IT systems.
October 05, 2025
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operational
Administrative control over agency-managed communication systems can alter messages sent in employees' names.
Federal ethics laws can restrict partisan political messaging in official government communications, and legal experts have asserted that partisan messaging in agency communications may violate those laws.
October 05, 2025
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legal
Legal interpretation regarding the permissibility of partisan content in official government communications.