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RNC Chairman Accuses Obama of Criminal WrongdoingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AMReince Priebus says the president used the White House to illegally solicit campaign donations. Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus has written a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking him to investigate whether President Obama broke federal election laws by engaging in a political fundraising activity in the White House.

Frustration With The Feds Over Financial AidTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:24AMBOSTON -- In a tough budgetary environment for federal financial aid, with even the bedrock Pell Grant Program on the chopping block, anxiety is omnipresent at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' annual convention, beginning with the conference's name: "Uniting for Financial Aid's Future."

Campaign Begins to Promote Use of Minority BanksThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:04AM*WASHINGTON — The National Bankers Association {NBA} is teaming with a popular, nationally-syndicated radio talk show host, Warren Ballentine, to spearhead a national campaign to get minorities and other consumers in the urban areas to bank with minority banks. A press conference to kick-off the campaign will be held Friday, July 15th at 12:00 noon [...]

The Student Loan Ranger's Mailbag Express: Consolidation and RepaymentWednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:05AMWe answer reader questions regarding income-based repayment and other student loan topics.

Jobless Claims Up, Young People Struggle as Job Opportunities Remain ScarceThursday, June 23, 2011 @ 10:15PMGeneration Opportunity Poll: Only 31% of young people 18-29 approve of the President’s handling of youth unemployment, 69% say Washington not addressing concerns of young people, and only 52% satisfied with current level of employment – a result of lack of job opportunities

The South at a glanceThursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:17AMNews briefs from the South suburban area:

Debit-Card Fees, Privacy Breaches, Insider Trading: ComplianceTuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:29PMA Federal Reserve rule capping debit- card “swipe” fees set by Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) would be delayed at least six months under a plan being crafted in the U.S. Senate, said two people with direct knowledge of the talks.

Willets loses Oxford no confidence voteTuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:53PMAC Grayling faces a jeering crowd as a debate on education cuts is used to vent anger over his plans for a private university 11.24am: A busy day today for the government's controversial plans for higher education. A report by the Commons public accounts committee has suggested student numbers might have to be reduced to avoid a spending black hole resulting from increased student loans ...

University tuition fees controversy – Tuesday 7 JuneTuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:53PMAC Grayling faces a jeering crowd as a debate on education cuts is used to vent anger over his plans for a private university 11.24am: A busy day today for the government's controversial plans for higher education. A report by the Commons public accounts committee has suggested student numbers might have to be reduced to avoid a spending black hole resulting from increased student loans ...