ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | President Barack Obama is making a proposal that would withhold federal money from colleges and universities that are unable to control rising tuition costs, according to ABC News. As a political/business consultant, I cannot stand with the president on this issue as the penalty for the problem would cause a worse problem for students. While the goal of keeping tuition costs down is strong, the end will not justify the means.
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Arab League halts observer mission in Syria (AP)
AP - The Arab League halted its observer mission to Syria on Saturday, sharply criticizing the regime of President Bashar Assad for escalating violence in recent days that has killed nearly 100 people across the country.
Myanmar shift to democracy not over, more reform ahead: minister (Reuters)
Reuters - Myanmar has already done a lot to reconnect with the international community and win investment, but the return to democracy is not complete and more political and economic reforms are needed, its trade minister said on Saturday.
Myanmar shift to democracy not over, more reform ahead: minister (Reuters)
Reuters - Myanmar has already done a lot to reconnect with the international community and win investment, but the return to democracy is not complete and more political and economic reforms are needed, its trade minister said on Saturday.
RBS chairman waives $2.2 million bonus after Hester row (Reuters)
Reuters - Royal Bank of Scotland's Chairman Philip Hampton will not pick up a 1.4 million pound ($2.2 million) stock bonus, the bailed-out bank said, following public anger and political squabbling over a 1 million pound bonus for its chief executive.
Cuba Communist Party eyes term limits at gathering (AP)
AP - Cuba's Communist Party opened a two-day conference Saturday to hold an internal debate on the future of the party, the possibility of political term limits and perhaps even a change or two at the top.
Cuba Communist Party eyes term limits at gathering (AP)
AP - Cuba's Communist Party opened a two-day conference Saturday to hold an internal debate on the future of the party, the possibility of political term limits and perhaps even a change or two at the top.
Cuba Communist Party eyes term limits at gathering (AP)
AP - Cuba's Communist Party opened a two-day conference Saturday to hold an internal debate on the future of the party, the possibility of political term limits and perhaps even a change or two at the top.
Bankers resist regulatory restraint on bonuses (Reuters)
Reuters - Budding bankers expecting the bumper bonuses of years gone by will have to think again, with only the top performers likely to be paid top dollar.
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