Category Archives: Federal Politics

Maryland’s campus radio station, MaryPIRG face budget cuts

The University of Maryland’s campus radio station, WMUC, its student Public Interest Research Group, MaryPIRG, and its crisis center hotline were all allocated less money than requested originally, and if the radio station does not receive more of its request, … Continue reading

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Federal government shutdown looms as budget debate continues

If Republicans and the Democrats in Congress can’t cut a deal for the federal budget by midnight tonight, “non-essential” services the government provides will be cut until they come to an agreement. But the two parties are in disagreement about … Continue reading

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Glenn Beck taken off of Fox News

link After more than two years of hosting his controversial Fox News show, Glenn Beck and his employers announced they would be separating. While Fox News president and chair Roger Ailes was unclear as to the reason they would be … Continue reading

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Federal Politics round-up; Dead Week edition

The Campus & Federal Politics beat reporter carries an interesting bit of baggage, namely that stories should include federal politics, and not just those about ASUO.  Because reporting on campus opinions about federal issues is the primary option for getting … Continue reading

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House Passes Health Care Reform Bill

Last night, the national House of Representatives passed the much anticipated Health Care Reform Bill, with a narrow vote of 220 to 215. The legislation will require all U.S. citizens to carry a health insurance card (providing subsidized insurance to … Continue reading

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President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

Early Friday Morning, President Barack Obama received a wake up along the lines of, “Good morning Mr. President, You’ve just won a Nobel Peace Prize.” He was awarded for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,”the … Continue reading

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EMU Post Office still under closure consideration

The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday took 401 post offices off of its nationwide list of facilities it’s considering for closure, but the Campus office remains on the chopping block, the Washington Post reports. You can see the list here. … Continue reading

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DeFazio changes time for Eugene Town Hall meeting

After changing the venue for his Tuesday town hall last week, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio has moved the event forward fifteen minutes. It will now begin at 5 p.m., but it will still be held in the Eugene Hilton.

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