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By Times Staff, Published April 25, 2013 |
A bill proposed in the House would permit tax credits to businesses that partner with community colleges on workforce development. |
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By Seth Harris, Published April 25, 2013 |
The Universal Displaced Worker program is an innovative reform effort that would consolidate, modernize and accelerate the delivery of training and employment services to workers who lose their jobs. |
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By David Baime, Published April 16, 2013 |
The federal tax code should facilitate the ability of students and families to avail themselves of the broad array of choices in higher education, but priority should be given to low-income students. |
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By Times Staff, Published April 11, 2013 |
A proposal by a blue-ribbon panel aims to clear up red tape and confusion over distance education programs offered across state lines. |
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By Times Staff, Published April 10, 2013 |
President Barack Obama revisits the proposed Community College to Career Fund in his fiscal year 2014 budget. |
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By Times Staff, Published March 21, 2013 |
The American Association of Community Colleges outlines its concerns over prospective health care rules as the federal government begins the process to set regulations. |
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By Times Staff, Published March 15, 2013 |
A proposed amendment to a Senate funding bill would restore military tuition assistance for new enrollments. It is slated for a vote on March 18. |
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By Times Staff, Published March 12, 2013 |
A Senate bill to keep the government running for the rest of the fiscal year would not restore ability-to-benefit eligiblity for Pell Grants, but a proposed amendment is in the works. |
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By Matthew Dembicki, Published February 26, 2013 |
Congress will again try to reauthorize the federal Workforce Investment Act, which has not happened since it was enacted 15 years ago. |
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By David Baime, Published February 25, 2013 |
The looming across-the-board cuts would hit virtually all federal programs, including those of interest to community colleges. |
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By Times Staff, Published January 9, 2013 |
The former community college trustee cited efforts to transform two-year colleges into engines of economic growth as a highlight of her term as labor secretary. |
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By Times Staff, Published January 2, 2013 |
The American Taxpayers Relief Act passed this week by Congress extends popular tax credits that benefit community college students. |
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By Times Staff, Published December 13, 2012 |
There is uncertainty over whether certain adjunct faculty are considered full-time employees and thus entitled to benefits under the new federal health care law. |
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By Times Staff, Published November 29, 2012 |
Even if Congress and President Obama avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, a compromise may include cuts that could affect community colleges. |
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By Times Staff, Published November 1, 2012 |
Topping the watch list for the American Association of Community Colleges is how Congress addresses the federal deficit. |
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