Budget gap looms in US

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Every US state faces a possible budget deficit which is likely to leave public higher education with less financial support as it competes with spending demands on primary education and healthcare, according to a study by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (Nchems). The study says state governments will collect 5.7 percent less in revenue than will be needed to maintain current service levels until at least 2013.

Government expenditures, Government finance

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US under pressure to dump Sudan holdings

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Around 40 US universities have agreed to disinvest in firms that do business with the Government of Sudan following pressure from an organised national movement of students. Some universities have completely cut ties while others are considering the matter or have agreed to refrain from making future investments in firms supporting Sudan's government.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Sudan, Economic aspects, Company investment, Investments, Universities and colleges, International aspects

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Tuition fees on front line of election campaigns

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The cost of higher education is a major issue in next month's US congressional elections. The Democrats blame the Republicans for cutting federal financial aid and allowing interest rates on tuition loans to rise.

Education, Educational finance, Congressional elections

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