Daily Archives: March 31, 2010
Obama Signs Overhaul of Student Loan Program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — President Obama signed legislation on Tuesday to expand college access for millions of young Americans by revamping the federal student loan program in what he called “one of the most significant investments in higher education since the … Continue reading
Can The Stimulus Bill Help Promote Wellness?
The economic stimulus bill wending its way through Congress includes up to $5.8 billion for disease prevention and wellness initiatives. President Obama says the funding would provide access to vaccinations and fund community initiatives to tackle obesity, smoking and preventable … Continue reading
POLICE CAUGHT ON TAPE BEATING 15- YEAR OLD
A Newark, N.J. undercover police officer was caught on tape as he roused and then punched 15 year old Travis Retrey. The youth who has never had any issues with the police was sitting in front of the apartment building … Continue reading
NO SATURDAY DELIVERIES
The Post Office is fast becoming a thing of the past with e-mails and blackberrys taking over. According to reports, the proposal to cut weekend mail deliveries being made by the Postmaster, would save $5.1 billion annually by 2020 and … Continue reading
CENSUS DIRECTOR APOLOGIZES
The word “Negro” may no longer appear on a US census after this year, thanks to a woman who took offense to the term and voiced her opinion directly to the Census Bureau Director on live television. The whole thing … Continue reading
JANET ADDED TO ESSENCE MUSIC FEST
Janet Jackson has been booked as the third and final headliner for the Essence Music Festival this Fourth of July weekend–July 2, 3 and 4–in New Orleans. The actress- singer will make her festival debut on July 2, according to … Continue reading
