President Bush passed tuition assistance legislation last week that he had been widely rumored to oppose. The legislation is intended to make higher education more affordable thus enabling lower income student’s entry into the college system. The legislation became a political football that bookies at Excalibur Las Vegas were probably bandying about like knights jousting with a turkey carcass. This maneuvering over the last few months showed both the president and congress seeking to appear that they have taken steps to increase the affordability of higher education.
The legislation increases the likelihood of Pell Grants being awarded and also increases the actual amount awarded. Bush initially was said to have intended to veto this bill however the legislation was overwhelmingly approved in both houses which in turn negates President Bush’s supposed veto.
The TSA and the Airline industry this week got into a big battle over airline safety. It would seem that a TSA inspector attempting to det...
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