Student loan debt widens U S wealth gap
The $1 trillion in student debt affects about 37 million Americans like Gregory Zbylut and Dr Nida Degesys, delaying mortgage approval and retirement savings. Experts say debt shrinks future asset growth versus peers without loans, widening the wealth gap as long term equity in housing and investments remains out of reach.
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Gregory Zbylut
Nida Degesys
U.S
William Elliott LI
University of Kansas
Uneven access to health insurance for gay couples
A Harrisburg couple faced delays and denial for family coverage under Obamacare due to Pennsylvania not recognizing their same sex marriage. Insurers vary by state with some marketplaces offering spousal coverage to same sex couples, others not, and a nationwide fix aims to require parity but only from next year.
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Columbus
Ohio
Carl Bechdel
Barack Obama
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bechdel
Dan Miller
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Tennessee
Florida
U S autism estimate rises to 1 in 68 children
The CDC data show autism affects about 1.2 million Americans under 21, up from 1 in 88 two years earlier. Researchers say shifts in diagnosis and awareness explain much of the rise, not a higher prevalence. The study covers 2010 data from 11 states focusing on 8 year olds.
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New York
Marisela Huerta
New York- Presbyterian Center For
White Plains
N.Y
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Maryland
Missouri
New Jersey
North Carolina
Utah
Wisconsin
Opinion: Readers Respond to Local News in Aiken
Citizens share views on issues affecting Aiken County urging balanced coverage and constructive debate. The letter writers call for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and thoughtful pacing of development projects impacting residents and businesses.
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American Medical Student Association
Sterling
Degesys
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Matt Rourke
Aikenstandard.com
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
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Aikenstandard. Com
Call
Silver Bluff Rd
Aiken
Mary T. Campbell
Chesterfield
South Aiken
Dougherty Road
Center South
Food Lion
Silver Bluff
Crazyvapors.com
Otvax
Rorer
Aiken, SC
Masterautomotive.com
Russ Vernon
Rvernon
Shepcard
Fabian
Die
Facebook
Whiskey Road
Moe’s
VaporHutAiken.com
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