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House backs variable rate student loans

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

House preserves its own budget as others face cuts

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:04 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill's budget even as they slash programs like education, health research, water projects and housing aid for the poor.

Projected lower deficit could slow any budget deal

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:51 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news is the budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago. The bad news for deficit hawks is that the development could further curb the already slowing momentum for a budget pact this year.

No sequester furloughs at State Department

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State Department says it will not have to force any of its employees to take unpaid leave.

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:44 GMT

Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short answer: They just don't trust their leaders in government.

Congress approves bill to end airport delays

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:21:30 GMT

Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights daily, infuriating travelers and causing political headaches for lawmakers.

Fact check: Did FAA have to furlough controllers?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:36:24 GMT

The FAA has no choice but to cut $637 million as its share of $85 billion in automatic, government-wide spending cuts that must be achieved by the end of the federal budget year on Sept. 30.

Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:05:51 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Sequester cuts are impacting local child care programs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:35:28 GMT

We're feeling the impact of federal spending cuts here in western Massachusetts, especially families who need child care.