Editorial: Loan probe links colleges to kickback schemes
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo leads an inquiry into possible kickbacks involving student loans at universities including Kansas, Auburn, Ohio State and Texas Christian. Subpoenas target deals between athletic departments and University Financial Services. Kansas officials deny contact or revenue ties, noting no direct relationship or payments. The probe expands as colleges face scrutiny over revenue-sharing and campus lending practices.
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Andrew Cuomo
New York
Kansas University
Auburn University
Ohio State University
Texas Christian University
Cuomo
Student Financial Services Inc
University Financial Services
Dowling College
Long Island
Jim Marchiong
Kansas
New York Attorney General’s Office
Kansas Athletics
UFS
Marchiong
City moves toward non segregated public pool in 1967
The City Commission planned steps to provide non segregated public swimming facilities amid lacking state funds and no current public pool. Lawrence stood as one of two large Kansas cities without a pool after voters repeatedly rejected proposals.
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Lawrence
Population Time Bomb Turns Into Global Policy Challenge
John C. Bersin argues the world may soon see a falling population due to lower fertility in many countries, led by China. He notes non replacement rates already appearing and warns the resulting shortage of young, educated workers pressures retirement systems and growth. He advocates education for women, incentives for larger families where needed, extended work life, and welcoming imported talent, as U.S. immigration debates stall.
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Economist
United Nations
China
Earth
United States
John C. Bersin
The
Orlando Sentinel
Global Perspectives
University of Central Florida
Murdoch as media savior amid Dow Jones purchase debate
An opinion column discusses Murdoch's acquisition of Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, challenging elite media condescension and contrasting perceived liberal bias with Murdoch's stated neutrality. The piece frames the deal as a pivotal moment in media ownership and editorial independence.
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Fox News Channel
Rupert Murdoch
Dow Jones
Wall Street Journal
Hugo Chavez
Media elites clash over Murdoch and journalism
Cal Thomas argues Murdoch reshapes journalism as elites attack his conservative stance. He cites editorials and corporate politics at The Journal and The New York Times, noting circulation shifts and a liberal-leaning press while defending Murdoch as a potential savior amid media decline.
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Robert Bartley
New York Times
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Journal
Fox Business Channel
NBC
Andrea Mitchell
The
New Yorker
Ken Auletta
Arthur Sulzberger Jr
Rupert Murdoch
Fox News Channel
Media Research Center
60 Minutes
CBS
Mike Wallace
Wallace
CNN
Ted Turner
Soviet Union
Fidel Castro
Network
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
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