Education secretary outlines new federal student aid package
Education Secretary Terrel Bell announced a White House package to expand a zero repay grant from 1800 to 3000 and boost work study funding by 300 million while eliminating three current programs. The plan would require a minimum self help and target aid to needier students. A spokesman for the American Council on Education questioned enactment and cited a preference for a tax deductible college savings plan. The proposal also raises graduate loan fees and tightens need proofs for guaranteed loans while adjusting parent income considerations.
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Congress debates budget shifts and tax cut extension
Legislation moves through Congress allocating 2.75 billion for unemployed health coverage 1.9 billion for extended benefits and 900 million for food stamps. Rep Kemp opposes delaying the third year of the tax cut and a new withholding tax while Rep Solarz argues the plan raises the deficit.
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License plate for USS Iowa commander may face hurdle
DES MOINES The proposal would grant the ship's commander an Iowa plate reading BB61. House panel approved the bill but the IDOT opposes it citing registration rules. Rep. Lester Menke may seek an amendment to waive the $25 fee and allow Iowa registration for the commander. A model of the battleship sits in the statehouse rotunda.
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Council Audit Questions Statewide Cost Allocation Plan
Auditor questioned $60,705 in salaries travel and other costs due to lack of multi state cost allocation plan. Subcontractor charges had no back up records and many travel claims lacked documentation. Staff training travel occurred out of state without proper waivers. Fringe benefits were grossed as a flat percentage rather than actual costs. Kiplinger will handle administrative proceedings and the council disputes the audit. The director defended record keeping claiming reconstructed ledgers and in kind services justify expenditures. The council says advance travel payments and mileage pre travel align with needs.
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