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U. Arizona faculty responds to right-wing author by U-Wire on February 6, 2007

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Jeffrey Javier
TUCSON, Ariz. - In response to an article by a well-known right-wing author accusing University of Arizona professors and graduate students of indoctrinating students with radical ideas, the Graduate and Professional Student Council has pledged to support the free exchange of ideas.

New passport requirements may affect students’ spring break plans by U-Wire on February 6, 2007

By Megan Ondrizek
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - As of last Tuesday, the United States Department of Homeland Security made it mandatory for all passengers traveling by plane to present a valid passport when re-entering the United States from cities in Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
This move, the first of a two-part process titled the Western [...]

Different areas consider banning moral issues by U-Wire on February 6, 2007

By Brennan David
BATON ROUGE, La. - Tensions were high as afternoon turned to dusk, and residents of Brazoria, Texas, wanted the conflict resolved. Young and old, white and black, all wanted their chance at the microphone to voice their concerns to the mayor and city council.

Democrats look to lower student loan interest substantially in ‘07 by Patrick McGuire on January 30, 2007

Democrats push to lower the interest rate on student loans
The first female Speaker of the House has proved to be a mover and a shaker. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has passed six bills through the House of Representatives within her first two weeks of taking control.

3,400 soldiers deploy to Iraq in ceremony near Kansas State U. by U-Wire on January 30, 2007

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By Sheila Ellis
MANHATTAN, Kan. - She embraced him with tears rolling down her cheeks. “This is my only son,” Lisa Alexander said.

U. Florida health insurance plan unequal for gays by U-Wire on January 30, 2007

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By Alex Tiegen
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - When Nora Spencer heard a year ago that the University of Florida would offer health insurance benefits to partners of gay and lesbian employees, she and her partner thought it was wonderful.

Wal-Mart offers affordable prescription drugs by U-Wire on January 9, 2007

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By Michael Bott
DAVIS, Calif. - Wal-Mart launched its $4 generic prescription drug program in Florida last September, with the intention of taking it nationwide in January 2007. The program was more successful than first anticipated, according to Wal-Mart spokesperson Jami Arms, and went national by the end of November 2006.