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New Federal Laws Begin To Affect Arkansas Students
Students that have been using federal loan money to pay for their education at the University of Arkansas received an e-mail today explaining the new changes to the loan process after the passage of the Student Loan Reform bill. The law mandated the all FFELP (Federal Family Education Loan Program) schools change to Direct Loan schools…
UPDATE: Senate Begins Voting on Amendments to Health Care Bill; New Calorie Count Now Law
SECOND UPDATE: After more than seven hours of debate and voting, the first day of voting on amendments of the health care has moved from day one to day two. 23 amendments have been brought to vote in front of the Senate and none of the attempts were successful in trying to send the bill…
Health Bill, Now Law, Moves Back to US Senate and Faces Challenges from States
With the ink still drying from President Obama’s signature, officials from 14 states have started the process of suing to block the health care law from going into effect. These attorneys general say the law’s requirement that individuals buy health insurance violates the Constitution. Thirteen of those officials filed suit in a federal court in…
Health Summit Heats Up; Lindsey Vonn Races Friday
On Campus With only a little more than two months left until graduation, seniors are already getting prepared. But some won’t be walking at the ceremony. Students are going above and beyond to help others. The U of A is teaming up with the United Way to raise funds. In Northwest Arkansas The city of Fayetteville…