Posts Tagged ‘Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)’
Conn. and Vt. First NE States to Complete Legislative Sessions
by Carolyn Morwick
June 15, 2011
Two newly elected Democratic governors pushed through ambitious legislative agendas in record time, with the support of legislatures controlled by Democrats. Both states took bold steps to jumpstart the economy in their states by passing bills to create jobs and to cut costs. Connecticut passed the biggest tax increase in the state's history, while Vermont ...
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The Changing Federal Landscape
by Muriel A. Howard
June 4, 2010
Accessibility, affordability and accountability characterize the work of President Barack Obama who, since taking office, has worked with Congress to influence policy that affects both K-12 and higher education. Stimulus funds in the 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act provided nearly $50 billion to states to help offset state budget cuts and to spur ...
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