What's the OPM Status and Is the Federal... Former OPM Director, Linda Springer, joined the Federal News Radio to discuss this topic this afternoon and to get her input about snow-closing in reference to the OPM and Federal Government. What are your thoughts? The Federal Government in Washington D.C. area has been closed down for the date of Tuesday, February 9, 2010. They were shut down by the Office of Personnel Management However, emergency employees are expected to work as scheduled. Other employees will not be required to arrive for their scheduled time of work. This does not, however, mean employees on leave with out pay will be granted a day of pay. It is highly advised to report to your manager to find out for sure if you are... Federal government closed Tuesday and snow storm Wednesday Washington DC: Federal government closed Tuesday and snow storm Wednesday. Snowstorms and blizzard have battered the federal capital forcing many government ...