Tag: New York Times
Panel’s Failure Means Education Cuts in ’13
On Monday, Congressional leaders failed to agree on a plan to balance the country’s budget. As a result, automatic cuts to federal programs are set to take place beginning in 2013. Student financial aid programs — including Pell Grants — will find their current funding levels in jeopardy unless government officials reach consensus on [...]
(NY Times) Occupy Wall Street Protesters Shifting to College Campuses
By MALIA WOLLAN and ELIZABETH A. HARRIS Published: November 14, 2011 BERKELEY, Calif. – Goodbye, city park, hello, college green. As city officials around the country move to disband Occupy Wall Streetencampments amid growing concerns over health and public safety, protesters have begun to erect more tents on college campuses. “We are trying to [...]
