As a result of the recent five-week government shutdown, 800,000 federal workers were furloughed last month, many working through the shutdown despite not receiving a paycheck.
Where is the line between freedom of speech and prevention of online bullying for college students? This is one of the toughest lines to toe as universities want to create a safe environment for students but encourage students to express views on often controversial subjects.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced last Thursday that the U.S. military is lifting their official ban on women in combat, opening up thousands of combat positions to female soldiers.