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The state of African American finances
According to Prudential’s March 2013 study, the African-American community is continuing to make financial progress and to feel confident about the future, with a confidence …
Farm bill chops $800 million from food stamp program
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from the nation’s 47 million food …
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Florida confirms measles in 2 unvaccinated adults
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Florida’s Department of Health has confirmed two cases of measles in two unvaccinated adults in Indian River County. Officials said …
Florida sends feds formal hospital funding proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida is submitting a proposal to the federal government based on a Senate plan to extend funding for hospitals that treat …
Special session seems imminent as Medicaid fight continues
By KELLI KENNEDY and GARY FINEOUT Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida House leaders met behind closed doors Tuesday while Senate leaders held a …
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10 Things to Know About the New HiSET High School Equivalency Test
(NewsUSA) – Twelve U.S. states now recognize Educational Testing Service’s (ETS) HiSET to earn your high school equivalency certificate. This list is to help you …
House panel approves bill giving veterans in-state tuition
By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of the House Education Committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a measure giving military …
All involved in FAMU hazing case were willing
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The prosecutor in the case of three former band members charged with manslaughter in the hazing death of …