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Congress passes student loans, highway jobs bill

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Finding rare political accommodation on the cusp of a holiday recess, Congress passed legislation Friday designed to salvage 2.8 million jobs and shield students from a sharp increase in loan interest rates....

 

Obama uses executive powers to get past Congress

Obama uses executive powers to get past Congress

On recent initiatives, President Obama used his executive authority rather than seeking legislation... During a three-day Western trip that ended Wednesday, Obama announced initiatives that could help 1.6 million college students repay their federal loans, 1 million homeowners meet their mortgage payments, and 8,000 veterans find jobs.

 

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