Budget deal ignores young adults political power
Gene Washington profile notes 32 year old Richard Thau, a single worker without assets, as a symbol of Generation XX’s political weakness. The budget pact includes tax cuts favoring parents and seniors while young voters receive little. Demographics show about 50 million 18 to 30 year olds versus 75 million late baby boomers born 1946-1964.
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Global Strategy Group
Tax breaks could affect college financial aid figures
Budget package expands education credits and IRA like accounts while raising Pell Grants to 3000 for low income students. Credit caps reach 1500 for first two years and 1000 for later years, with income ceilings at 80000 joint and 40000 single, potentially trimming need-based aid and prompting tuition shifts.
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David Merkowitz
American Council On Education
Larry Zaglaniczny
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Kansas congressmen back tax cut bill amid health aid costs
Kansas lawmakers sign on to a tax cut bill claiming it funds a $24 billion five year children's health program while reversing two year old welfare reform. Representative Ryun lauded the tax relief and balanced budget, but opposed portions aiding immigration and welfare. He said state welfare remains a model and warned against eroding state power. The Associated Press contributed.
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KU Poised to Ink Coca Cola Deal With Soft Drink Firm
KU officials weigh a Coke exclusive contract with outside vendors supplying machines. The plan aims to protect affected employees through university opportunities and channel revenue to student scholarships. Missouri and Nebraska have similar Coke and Pepsi deals respectively, after KU sold over 1.15 million vending cans in 1995 96 and many fountain drinks at events and cafeterias.
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