The Meyers Report On College Costs And Alternatives
The Meyers Report analyzes rising college costs outpacing inflation and explores financing options. It outlines federal policy shifts, emphasizes need for cost awareness, and presents alternatives like community colleges, military programs, and new loan models to help students and families.
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Construction spending rises in April led by nonresidential gains
Washington AP reports construction spending rose 0.4 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 384.1 billion dollars, offset by declines in residential and government sectors. Residential dropped 1.0 percent as single family built, while multi family fell 1.0 percent. Nonresidential rose 1.0 percent led by 7.6 percent at shopping centers and 0.9 percent in industrial work.
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Market slips as dollar steadies and rates ease
U S stock market shows no clear trend as the dollar steadies and interest rates ease. The Dow Jones average ends with a 3.34 point loss at 2288.23 on volume of 149.34 million on the NYSE while the composite index holds at 163.48. Advancers edge declines about 9 to 8 with 810 up, 729 down, 417 unchanged.
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Army awards tank contract for M1A1 Abrams fleet
The U S Army Tank Automotive Command finalized a 3 5 billion multiyear contract with General Dynamics Land Systems to build up to 3299 M1A1 Abrams tanks. The first 70 tanks on the current contract were delivered this weekend with final delivery planned for 1991. In Pittsburgh Alcoa said it will raise prices on beverage can stock and related products by about 8 percent with July 6 shipments.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Thomas J. Taylor
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