Loan lesson on repaying loans becomes fall term course
The Education Department warns defaults will cost taxpayers nearly 2 billion dollars this year and cites unemployment and dissatisfaction with education quality as top reasons. It notes for profit schools see higher default, urges consumer education and thorough school research before borrowing. About 4.1 million borrowers will receive 11 billion in loans this year.
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Time, haircuts, and hope amid cancer trials
A barber reflects on aging, heart surgery, and a later colon cancer diagnosis. He recounts chemotherapy with minimal side effects, the chance of remission, and his plan to keep life vibrant with faithful routines, including regular haircuts by Philip Rossi.
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Strange Bedfellows on Capitol Hill
Two career marriages create an ethics issue as spouses enter Washington lobbying. Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa met a lawyer wife Ruth who lobbies in agriculture. The couple’s ties raise questions about influence and past legal work involving Akin Gump.
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Harkin funds plan raises ethics questions on Capitol Hill
Senator Harkin won a libel suit and now opens a trust fund to cover legal fees, inviting scrutiny over a spouse tied lobbying firm and campaign contributions. He says money will flow after the November vote and cites Ethics Committee approval, but concerns linger about influence and propriety.
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Flood waters overwhelm Frederick area and bridges fail
Following a week of heavy precipitation Carroll Creek rose to an unprecedented crest flooding Baker Park and many stores warehouses and homes. Damage to Frederick merchants estimated near 100000 with roads and livestock losses unclear. Three county bridges washed away. A Dublin youth drowned and four others escaped. Army to cut 295 positions after delay. Frederick County adopts mobile home ordinance and zoning changes. Republican campaign HQ moves to Court Street with several candidates helping.
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Mount Airy letter questions trooper program claims
Barbara Darnell of Mount Airy challenges Jay Carswell's letter alleging crime waves and hostage claims. She argues crime figures shown at the town council meeting favored traffic citations and details of funding and personnel, urging verification and accountability for taxpayer costs.
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Letters discuss abortion debate shifting tactics and rights
Norah Whiting of Frederick argues in letters to The News-Post that anti-choice activists now accept abortions in rape cases and seek state control over private reproductive decisions. She contends the movement is about policing sexual behavior, not protecting life, urging readers to oppose such legislation.
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Candidates vie for 6th District seat headline questions
A reader asks if The News-Post endorsed Beverly Byron on the front page Aug 25 and questions the use of a yellow journalism photo. The letter critiques image relevance and dates, suggesting older photos and bias.
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Beverly Byron
From listening to the news on Nike protests
Keith Nelson argues Rev. Tyrone Cider should mimic the Nation of Islam by contesting public office and seeking black investment in Nike rather than protesting. He urges ownership over protest to gain influence in corporate conduct and calls for black investors to buy majority stock to shape decisions.
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