A federal lapse in appropriations doesn't really shut down the government, but it can disrupt things. If an employee is not furloughed, they're forced to work without pay until the president signs an appropriations bill. How are managers supposed to handle these situations? Margot Conrad, director of education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to provide some insight.

The Defense Department may update its smart device policy after a map showed troops' exercise patterns.

Joe, Pat and the crew are broadcasting from the Sprint Store in West St. Paul!

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Live from The AC Hotel! Bradley is out but we are still celebrating Justin Timberlake's birthday. Rob Gronkowski doesn't know how say Minneapolis but thinks it is cold. Woman tries to bring a peacock on a plane. 8 bit Toto. The kitten bowl is a thing. Scott Baio on GMA today. Tylor Swift's groper has a new gig. Snookie may be a cheater. We are trying to get JT to come to our party for him!

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Jason and Alexis broadcast live from the AC Hotel for Superbowl week.

Last night's State of the Union speech, the first for President Trump, added to a long and somewhat predictable tradition. Listeners heard soaring rhetoric from and frequent applause for the president. Viewers saw members from the opposite party looking sour-faced, many refusing to applaud. The speech lasted nearly an hour and a half-if you include the applause. And we heard a few nuggets of interest to federal employees. The president cited Americans who'd done extraordinary things in the past year, including Coast Guard Petty Officer Ashlee Leppert.

The Homeland Security Department and Millennium Challenge Corporation, two vastly different agencies, offered similar lessons for success on the 2017 Best Places to Work rankings.

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