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Warren says she would cancel student debt on Day 1, citing legal authority of Department of Ed
WASHINGTON – Sen. Elizabeth Warren would capitalize on the federal government's current legal authority and begin canceling existing student loan
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Guilt By Association: Why Franklin Graham is Bad for My Church
As a Baptist minister, I wish to state that Mr. Graham does not speak for me, nor for a large, and rapidly growing segment in the broad stream of Christianity.
Why Churches Can't Do Ministry the Way They Used To
By: Dennis BickersIf they want to successfully impact a changing world for Jesus Christ, pastors and churches must continually reinvent themselves. Churches will either continue to reinvent themselves or they will die.
10 Things No Concealed Carrier Should Ever Do
By James England via concealednation.org There are way more than 10 things you should never do as a concealed carrier…or as a firearms owner in general. But we’ve decided to pick 10 extremely important ones. We’re not judging you if you do these things – we’re just saying it’s the opposite of responsible . . . 10. …
How to Remove a Tree Stump Painlessly
This article shows you how to do a tree stump removal without breaking your back. This stump removal method is safe and effective, and doesn’t require...
How Debt Makes the Market Volatile
Stocks are becoming more sensitive to interest-rate hikes because the global economy is overleveraged.
Local cafe cancels Drag Queen Bingo, citing legal concerns
WATERTOWN — The owner of the Tarot Cafe is calling off a Drag Queen Bingo Night planned for Saturday, citing his concern it would violate the state’s Gaming Commission laws.
Authorities investigating Indiana murders receive 500 tips from public
Indiana State Police(DELPHI, Ind.) — Authorities investigating the slayings of two girls in Indiana have received over 500 tips since making an impassioned plea on Wednesday for people to come forward with information, a law enforcement source close to the investigation told ABC News Thursday
The surge in tips followed the release of a new video clip retrieved from the cellphone of one of the victims…
Authorities search Ashton Senior Living after tip about staff member ‘possibly stealing medication’
Two people were arrested after authorities received information about a Gainesville senior living center staff member “possibly stealing medication from patients,” according to authorities.
Electric scooters have hit Sacramento: Are they safe? Legal? Here’s what you need to know
Jump, an Uber-owned company, introduced the first 100 rentable electric scooters in Sacramento and West Sacramento on Friday. Here’s where to find them and how to ride.
Legal or not: What can you do with cremated remains?
Among the practices: releasing them from the Mackinac Bridge, spreading them on a golf hole, and, in the case of a pet, burying them in the backyard.
A Biloxi bookie’s take on how legal sports betting is changing his business
Biloxi had sports betting long before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the ban this year. A bookie in Biloxi for 25 years says his business is even better since casinos began taking bets.
Charleston attorney suspended for 3.5 years after offering legal advice for Go Fund Me money
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney's law license has been suspended for three and one-half years after attempting to raise funds via Go Fund Me in exchange for legal advice.
What taxpayers should know about cancelled debt
If you negotiated with a creditor to settle a debt, you may owe tax on the discharged sum -- but there are exceptions
Stuart Air Show cancels Sunday events, citing weather concerns
The air show at Witham Field was scheduled to begin Friday and continue through Sunday.
How Julian Castro’s student debt forgiveness proposal stacks up against Elizabeth Warren’s
The Democratic presidential hopefuls have bold plans to address the $1.5 trillion student debt load. Higher education experts weigh in on which is most comprehensive.
LEGAL MATTERS: Debt Collection—What Are Your Rights?
There’s an old joke – if you think no one cares if you are dead or alive, try missing a few payments on your bills. Generally speaking, after about three to six months of non-payment, creditors will turn an unpaid bill over to a debt collector. These collectors...
What Sets Bernie Sanders' Student-Debt Plan Apart
The senator, alongside Representatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, announced legislation to cancel all student-loan debt and make college debt-free.
JDA questions legal fees, reviews authority roles
Andrea Gray was appointed to serve as the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton Counties’ attorney Feb. 23, 2016. Since that appointment, she has served “at the pleasure of the board without a formal agreement for services,” according to an email from Gray to The Covington News in April of last year.
