After failing to reach an agreement on the nation's health care law, the U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 18 years. Do you think the shutdown is a reasonable course of action at this time?

The Federal Reserve recently announced that it will continue its quantitative easing program. Do you think continuing the program was a good decision?

Some 291 metropolitan areas across the country now qualify as improving housing markets, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for September. Is the housing market improving in your area?

Do you think trade-related barriers are disproportionately affecting U.S. SMEs that export to the EU, compared to larger U.S. exporters?

Do you have concerns about the quality of public transportation in your area?

LinkedIn recently announced it will lower its minimum sign-up age in the U.S. to 14 to try to become a resource for college-bound teens. Do you think this is a good idea?

A recent story on American Public Media’s Marketplace program reported that women stay in jobs longer than they should, while men tend to change jobs more frequently. How long have you been in your current position?

Penn State plans to charge employees an extra $100 per month for health benefits if they refuse to submit to health screenings. Should employers be allowed to penalize workers who refuse to participate in company wellness programs? 

Are high gas prices changing your driving habits this summer?

Do you check your email or voicemail while on vacation from your job?