What happens with congressional employees if the government shuts down?

       This article is really interesting, because they talk about and predict what will happen when the government shutdown. This article states particular jobs that can't rest during the shutdown. Sometimes, there are people who want a tour around the congress, you should not expect a tour guide, because they will not be there. 

      The poorest people in US are the barbers, gift-shop employees. They cannot have a break even though the government shuts down. I can't think of the government shutting down, but there might be a possibility.

Original post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/wp/2013/09/26/what-happens-to-congress-if-the-government-shuts-down/

Writer:

Josh Hicks, Published: September 26 at 6:00 am

IMF's Lagarde: Euro Zone Still Has Far to go on Fiscal Union

The head of IMF said that they have to talk about making fiscal union in Europe in order to prepare for future crises.

"We very much think of the euro area as a beautiful ship that has been pampered for the soft seas, but not completely finished for rough waters," said Christine Lagarde about the fiscal federalism at the finance ministry of France. She told people that they need a new plan and to prepare for the future, they have to add some policies and activate fiscal federalism in the country. She also told, if the fiscal systems unite, it will help the euro zone have less destruction caused by economical crises.

Also, in this meeting the finance minister Mr. Moscovici spoke about their insurance system and other ways to set up budgets for government's choices.

We all know money is a crucial source to run a government or their policies. The area of a government to collect tax, fund policies, and budgeting are things that the fiscal federation has to handle. Through this article I was able to learn the importance of fiscal federation's role in the government.

Original Article
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130910-701415.html
by William Horobin September 10, 2013, 5:07 a.m.

Questions of Policy and Leadership Dog Obama Before Meeting in Russia

        President Obama recently cancelled a meeting with the President of Russia. The main topic was supposed to be was about the safety or protection of Syria. Russia thinks that Syrians did not use any chemical weapons, and to prove, U.S. needs more evidence before taking action to Syria.

        Because of this controversial event, President Obama has complicated his diplomatic relationships between many nations.

        Later in one of his speech, President Obama said that he did not set a red line, but instead, he said that the world set the red line. This makes sense, because the chemical weapon that Syrians might have used have caused death to more than 100,000 people.

        President Obama is trying to find budget for military action to Syria. He wants the military much better than the ones who were sent to Iraq. Mr. Obama is also suffering from the expectations that his presidency would bring a new character to American leadership in the world.

        President Obama has to realize that his power or his authority is coming from the people of the United States and maybe from people of the world. Popular Sovereignty explains that the government gets its authority from the people and that ultimate political power remains with the people, not only the leaders but with all people. Before taking action, he has to know what the people wants the government to do. If the Syrians used the chemical weapons, it is a crime against humanity and something should happen. However, President Obama has to consider that his authority comes from the people of United States.


Article:

By STEVEN LEE MYERS

Published: September 4, 2013

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/05/world/europe/a-diminished-obama-heads-to-russia-for-g-20-meeting.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Declaration of Independence signer's home vandalized in Portsmouth

         August 26th, a burglary happened in a house of a signer of Declaration of independence. It was the house of William Whipper, one of the three New Hampshire signers to the document. The man broke some items in the house. He says that he was being chased by two people, but there are no other evidences.
     
        William Whipper, even though he is not here anymore, his property should have been more carefully protected or guarded. I think that is a way to treat a man that contributed to the nation's declaration or freedom.


http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/statenewengland/1014334-469/declaration-of-independence-signers-home-vandalized-in.html
August 26, 2013

Vietnam War casualty Daniel Shea of W. Amwell honored at the Wall in Washington

Learning about Vietnam War in class, I read this article and it is about a man who lost his life due to poison gas (Agent Orange). Daniel Shea, was a photographer of 1st infantry in Vietnam. His wife said that he loved war and loved taking photos of the war. The interesting fact about this man is that he also served in Korea during the Korean War.  whole purpose of this article and the interview was made because Daniel Shea will go on the Online Honor Roll. She is sad to meet his husband the way she didn't want to, but still she is glad to have him back.

People are still sad, because they have lost their loved once because of the war. I really appreciate of the government honoring people who have sacrificed in the war despite their positions.

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/06/belated_vietnam_war_casualty_d.html

Wisconsin World War II Veteran, 91, Dies while Waiting Honor Flight

     The man in the center is the veteran of Wisconsin, Walter Smith, who was waiting for an honor trip by the trip. He died while they were going to the airport. Everyone thought that he was sleeping in the car, but when they tried to wake him up, he did not wake up. He was carried by an ambulance, and on his way to the hospital, he died.

     He is a veteran and was fighting with cancer. The family said that he was so excited about the trip. They never thought that he is going to live for more than a year when he got the cancer, but the trip made him live longer.

     There are veterans in Korea who are still alive. They should be treated like this man. Of course, they get some advantages, but a special trip to somewhere or a special event will make their lives better.


Original Article: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/10/wisconsin-world-war-ii-veteran-1-dies-while-awaiting-honor-flight/
June 10, 2013
FoxNews.com

Theater review: Dive into the urban Renaissance of Harlem in Knock Me A Kiss

    

      Harlem Renaissance which was the renaissance for African American culture, had a great boom in the 1920s. However, all of those traditions had started since the 14th century. During the Harlem Renaissance, there were many people who created lots of art works. The work that is introduced in this article, Knock me a kiss, which is a play about W. E. B. Du Bois, was one of the art works that is related to the Harlem Renaissance. This play was not created in the 1920s, but it showed how great was the Renaissance. There was a writer named Countee Cullen. This play is about him getting married with W. E. B. Du Bois.

       Current writers often write poems, stories, or scripts about the past events. It is a great thing to do, because through those events, people can remember the events that happened before. Even though there are lots and lots of history-based art works, people don't seem to care. I wish there was a class that handled this kind of art works.

Written by Charlie Bowls
May 30, 2013
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2013/may/30/theater-review-knock-me-a-kiss-jubilee-theater/