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Supreme Court fiercly divided over use of race in admissions
The Supreme Court entertained oral arguments Wednesday morning in a case that could redefine the way affirmative action is used in America. At stake is not only the fate of diversity programs nationwide, but also the precedents set by U. Michigan in the landmark cases Gratz v.
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Editorial: Big Bird stars in Obama ad
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s plan to end the federal subsidy to PBS was the fodder for President Barack Obama’s newest campaign ad, which rolled out on Tuesday, according to The Boston Globe.
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Column: President Obama has some explaining to do
The Obama administration needs to provide a clear answer about the contradicting statements it has issued regarding the clear lack of security at the US Consulate in Libya prior to last month’s attack.
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Column: Consider Iran with caution
Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk within foreign policy circles about a possible war with Iran over its alleged plans to develop nuclear weapons.
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Column: Increasing national debt poses potential burden for taxpayers
You’ve heard the recent news that our national debt just topped $16 trillion. It’s a major issue today, and it has major repercussions for our future. How much is $16 trillion? To put it in perspective, $16 trillion would buy Apple, Inc. 25 times.
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Paul Ryan campaigns in Michigan
Standing behind a podium bearing the words “We can’t afford four more years,” Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan was introduced to a packed basketball arena at Oakland U. by Detroit-native Kid Rock.
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Column: Nuclear energy is better than climate change
Every day, the United States alone releases more than 19 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. This fact and the unprecedented danger it poses to society inarguably need to be addressed.
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Column: A three-ring circus of rhetoric
ROCHESTER, Mich. — This Monday, the Romney campaign, led by vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) had a chat with Southern Michigan's most exuberant loyalists.
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Obama’s top Bill-ing
Former president Bill Clinton spoke to a crowd of 1,675 students, faculty and Durham, N.H. residents Wednesday, Oct. 3, urging listeners to continue “moving forward” by re-electing President Barack Obama, and outlining the president’s policies on student loans and health care.