House advances plan to tie student loan rates to markets
The House Education and the Workforce Committee advanced a bill linking new loan rates to financial market conditions. Democrats warn rates could rise over time, while Republicans argue current estimates misjudge real costs and nothing is certain about future rates.
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Obama calls abuse in military shameful and systemic
President Obama said military leaders are ashamed of failing to end sexual abuse in the armed services and vowed an accelerated push to solve the problem. He spoke after a White House briefing with Defense Secretary Hagel Joint Chiefs chair Dempsey and other service chiefs and civilian leaders.
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New York cigarette smuggling ring linked to terrorism probes
New York authorities probe a ring selling over a million untaxed cigarette cartons, with alleged links to terrorists. Ringleaders Basel and Samir Ramadan arrested. $1.5 million found in Ramadan property as investigators trace proceeds through Delaware storage and New York City markets.
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Justice Dept expands witness protection to some terrorists
The Justice Department inspector general says a small but significant number of terrorists were admitted to the Witness Security Program and some were not named on a no fly list, allowing possible travel on commercial flights. The FBI center manages terror data and a restrictive travel policy was issued to fix the issue.
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