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Monday, August 31, 2009
Latina High School Dropout Rate Rises
August 31, 2009 Many Latinas have high aspirations, but a new study suggests that the majority of them are unable to reach these dreams because of educational barriers. Forty-one percent of Hispanic female students do not complete high school with a standard diploma, part of which is attributed to the Latinas having the highest teen pregnancy rates of "of any racial or ethnic group."
Friday, February 27, 2009
U.S.
Governors To Obama: 'Thanks, But No Thanks'
February 27, 2009 A group of Republican governors say they may not accept federal funds from the federal stimulus packaged recently signed by President Obama, despite the current economic crisis. NPR's Ken Rudin explains the fallout.
Analysis
President Obama Proposes 'Radical' Spending Plan
February 27, 2009 Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react.
Friday, May 30, 2008
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