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Credit card restrictions could bind students, Act in effect today; some dispute widespread impact


The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, signed by President Barack Obama in May 2009, goes into effect today. The act requires a cosigner to open a credit card for anyone under the age of 21, a measure aimed at preventing high college graduate debt.

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BLOG: State of the Union address recap


President Barack Obama discussed a plethora of issues during his State of the Union address Wednesday, admitting the United States faces “big and difficult challenges” but that he’s “never been more hopeful of America’s future.”

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Obama expected to address job market in State of the Union; higher education, health care could be mentioned


Students may have a better idea of what to expect of the nation’s future job market after President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address at 9 p.m. today.

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Obama: 35,000 troops heading to Afghanistan


President says there will be full troop withdrawal by July 2011.

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Speak Up, Speak Out forum addresses how political parties identify themselves


Democrats and Republicans will speak up today about their respective positions under President Barack Obama’s administration.

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Mixed feelings on Obama’s pledge to remove ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy


President Barack Obama’s recent vow to get rid of the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ military policy has many people talking.

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Disturbing images coming to U.S. cigarette packages


Smokers in the United States may soon be forced to view graphic and disturbing images illustrating the dangers of smoking every time they light up.

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