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Republicans' student loan plan could mean lower rates now, much higher later
It's a better deal at first, but college loan rates could steadily climb and cost students more over the long haul under the plan House Republicans are considering.
House Republicans, White House look to change student loan rates
Republicans in the House of Representatives and President Barack Obama agree in general on what to do with student loan interest rates: Let them vary with the market.
GOP Pushes Female-Friendly Issues, Candidates
Endeavoring to rebrand their party, GOP elders do not want voters conjuring up names like Richard Mourdock and Todd Akin when they hear the words "Republican Party." They want you to think of Martha Roby.
House Republicans borrow from Obama for legislation to fix student loan rates
House Republicans on Thursday proposed a permanent fix for avoiding a doubling of student loan interest rates this year, one that is based on a proposal from the Obama administration.
Lawmakers Propose Long-Term Solutions for Student-Loan Interest Rates
Members of Congress introduced two bills on Thursday that propose long-term fixes to keep student-loan interest rates affordable, even as some legislators pushed to extend the current low rates.
House passes GOP measure to offer PTO alternative to overtime pay
By a vote of 223-204, the House on Wednesday passed the Working Families Flexibility Act, which allows employers to offer hourly workers comp time when they exceed their 40-hour workweek.
Lincoln County 4-H members attend 2013 National 4-H Conference
Contributed April Dillon, 4-H agent, Lincoln County; Margo Lee, Gaston County; Rosa Shanton, Carteret County; Gabrielle Venturini, Wilkes County; Sarah Kotzian, N.C. 4-H Program associate.
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Jonesville celebrates history, patriotism with Jubilee
Two prom attendees and several others look on as the large American Flag is lifted into the air via Arlington Fire Department's truck ladder.
N.C. Rep. George Holding finding his way and not afraid to say 'no'
As a member of Congress, Holding has had chances to make good on his promise to cut spending.
N.C. Rep. George Holding finding his way and not afraid to say a noa
As a member of Congress, Holding has had chances to make good on his promise to cut spending.
As flight delays increase, so does the finger-pointing in Washington
Federal officials reported flight delays at U.S. airports for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, fueling a political blame game as Republicans and Democrats accused each other of causing the furloughs of thousands of air-traffic controllers.
Dome: Ruling goes in favor of sweeps games
Sweepstakes games are still being played on uncertain legal terrain in North Carolina, where court rulings and pressure to step up law enforcement are sending mixed messages.
Dome: Nate Silver puts McCrory right of Perry, Jindal, Haley
Gov. Pat McCrory is among the nation's more conservative Republican governors, according to Nate Silver, the political blogger and prognosticator for The New York Times.
Hagan polls change little after stand for same-sex marriage
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan's approval numbers have not changed significantly since her announcement last month supporting same-sex marriage, but it's too early to tell how vulnerable her 2014 re-election bid will be, pollsters say.