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Pell Grants Facing $9 Billion Program Cut
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a federal budget proposal that would slash Pell Grant funding by $9 billion, reducing the maximum award to $5,710. This change would restrict eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours, a move that could significantly impact community colleges and adult learners who often balance education with work and family responsibilities.
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DOJ Sues Washington State Over Child Abuse Reporting Law Affecting Priests
The Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the state of Washington, challenging a newly enacted law that mandates priests to disclose child abuse confessions, citing it as a violation of religious freedom.
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DHS Intelligence Branch Planning To Shrink Staffing By 75% Amid Elevated Threat Level
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to implement significant staffing reductions, with plans to cut nearly 75% of its workforce. This move could have profound implications for national security operations and the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.
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America’s Birthday Warrants A Reckoning
Stacey Abrams has issued a cautionary statement regarding a rising movement aimed at erasing historical truths, silencing communities, and manipulating history for political advantage. She urges Americans to safeguard the truth and recall our shared history to foster a more perfect union.
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