Pentagon Considers Unpaid Furloughs for Civilians
Defense plans up to 22 days of unpaid leave for civilian employees between April and September to meet a 46 billion dollar sequestration. Military personnel are exempt by law. 30 days notice would be given. Testing and base operations may be reduced. long term R&D funds could be deferred. Panetta warned of a hollow force if cuts proceed.
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Lawmaker debates abortion data bill and minority input
Davis says ethnicity data from abortion is not germane to state concerns. Dayton argues the bill is blown out of proportion and focuses on government access to information. She notes reactions from the five minority lawmakers and predicts their views.
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Simulator teaches teens texting danger in driving crash
School officials describe a driving simulator lesson where students compare texting to a video game. Drew Rentmeister, 16, survived a crash after looking at his phone, prompting him to vow to avoid texting while driving and rethink distractions.
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