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December 2008 fed announcement - Federal Reserve cuts federal rates. Definitions of federal funds rate & prime rate. What happens when the Federal Reserve cuts rates?

During recessionary times, mortgage rates hit historical lows. This time is no different. As the Fed aggressively cuts rates, look for mortgage rates to decline.

There are many options to consider for funding a college education. Scholarships, grants, financial aid and savings are all viable options.

Many of Texas' depression-era politicians were leery of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal paternalism, but the statewide need was too great not to accept federal funds.

Twenty-seven new embryonic stem cell lines from Harvard have been approved for federally funded use in studying pancreatic development.

With mortgage rates at a historical low and real estate prices beginning to recover, now could be the perfect time to obtain a home loan.

In Canada, a variety of government grants are available to new and established magazine publishers who meet certain criteria.

Gifted and talented programming is quiet. Teachers and students enjoy the challenges of gifted classes. The programs only gain attention when it is time cut budgets.

Virginity pledges are a popular tool used in abstinence-only sex education. Are they effective in preventing teens from having sex before marriage?

Are you looking for funding for college? Need to know more about federal and private student bank loans? Find out more about student loans for college.

No Child Left Behind, enacted by the Bush administration (FY2001) in response to a failure of the American educational system has had several years

Gov. Bobby Jindal was roundly criticized for his GOP response to Obama's Congressional speech, but national critics missed some mistakes that may haunt him in the future.

Two bills in the Congress aim to protect swimmers' health by requiring timely notification of unsafe pollution levels at U.S. beaches and sewage overflows into waterways.

Florida's special needs in education are acknowledged by the Florida Department of Education; consequently schools are given more time to show gains.

In his first three days as President Barack Obama moved to change US policies on Guantanamo detentions and funding of foreign family planning.

In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.

Feminist voters are among John McCain's staunchest opponents in the 2008 presidential campaign. Find out why in this summary of McCain's voting record on women's issues.

Governor Sarah Palin has offered an ambitious new proposal for funding education for Special Needs students. This article examines the basis and costs of this new plan.

An analysis of the principles and effectiveness of federally funded abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education.

Fifty years after the Nuremberg Code, the United States had no law protecting human research subjects. Bill S. 193 was drafted to require informed consent in research.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has designated this week as MS Awareness Week. Spread MS knowledge, awareness, and participate in events.

Abstinence-only-until-marriage education defines heterosexual marriage as the ideal for all students and prevents discussion of gay issues in the classroom.

Students over the age of thirty want affordable, flexible degree programs. Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio has mastered the art of delivering that and more.

The United States Census Bureau is hiring what it calls "hundreds of thousands of temporary workers" nationwide, most of them short term, but with good pay.

Learn about the environmental advantages of homeschooling. Environmental education takes on new meaning for "green" homeschooling families.

For Canadians worried about the security of their money held in Canadian financial institutions, it may be time to review how your deposits are protected!

During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.

The Liberals have launched complaints about the Conservatives novelty checks. The novelty checks, handed out for stimulus money, feature a large Conservative logo.

Some argue that you can not have true choice in education until children are allowed to select from all schools. Others argue that religious schools can not be included.

Not every loss is covered under an insurance policy. What do you do after a major disaster when your insurance policy does not respond?

In 2005, the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement announced that schools receiving federal funding must recognize the Constitution on September 17th.

A congressionally assigned mission given to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that would protect the earth from dangerously large asteroids is not in use.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is designed to bring more attention to issues related to lung cancer. Here are ways to get involved and help in the fight against lung cancer.

The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity.

People with inadequate health insurance coverage are more likely to die of cancer according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

Summer vacation may soon be a thing of the past. President Obama's education reform plans are back in the news.

After a decade of planning, a survey to track 100,000 children from conception to age 21 has begun, announced Dr. Philip Landrigan of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

The Senate Committee rejected amendments that would have provided a government health insurance option for Americans in President Obama's health care reform package. The

Drug Trafficking and other challenges for Aboriginal nations divided by the US-Canadian border.

Sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone, the Reauthorization Act of 2009 on the SCHIP bill is set to be written into law sometime this week by President Obama.

The Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act may give U.S. resident taxpayers up to $3,500 of itemized deductions for qualified pet care expenses.

The housing market is spiraling out control and there appears to be no near-term end. Based on three fundamental problems in the market, trouble seems here to stay.

With last minute pressure from President Obama the Democrats, and a lone Republican, the House passed the 1 trillion dollar Affordable Healthcare for America Act of 2009.

In Arizona, children and adults with autism may be eligible for a variety of benefits including healthcare, respite care, habilitation, and several therapies.

School has many challenges for students who deal with life-threatening food allergies. Planning and communication are the key to a safe school experience.

Each year, people give hundreds of billions of dollars to charity. Why do they do this, and what are the reasons to donate to charity?

Cash-strapped states looking to reap the rewards of federal stimulus legislation for education are rethinking and overhauling restrictions on charter schools.

Some clinical drug studies with negative results are never seen by the public or made available to doctors or patients.

Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects.

Chicago reputation for corruption began in 1871 and continues today. No longer called a "machine" it has been resurrected and flourishes under a new mantle