The US National Debt Now Stands at $40 Trillion
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone coming just five months after hitting $39 trillion.
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Trump’s Call To Dismantle Education Department Shows Republican Rightward Lurch and His Grip on GOP
President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed to dismantle the Department of Education, a frequent call of right-wing activists.
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NC Governor Wants Changes to How UNC Governing Boards Chosen
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced a new commission tasked with...
Read MoreReport: UNC System President Margaret Spellings Leaving Post
The News & Observer is reporting that Margaret Spellings is leaving her position as president of the UNC System. Spellings has been in the post since March 2016. The N&O’s Jane Stancill cited three sources when...
Read MoreSpellings On State Of UNC: “Real Progress, But…Still Not Enough”
In her annual “State of the University” address, UNC system president Margaret Spellings highlighted three focus areas: accountability, mobility, and the public good.
Read MoreUNC Approves ‘Golden Handcuff’ for AD Bubba Cunningham
The UNC Board of Governors voted on Friday to extend a program previously reserved for the system president and university chancellors to UNC – Chapel Hill athletic director Bubba Cunningham. As part of the next round of...
Read MoreMove UNC System HQ Out Of Chapel Hill? Board Of Governors Considering It
Proponents said it would solve a “branding” problem for the UNC system, but numerous board members were skeptical.
Read MoreUNC Board of Governors Approves $90K Bonus for President Spellings
UNC System President Margaret Spellings is receiving a $90,000 performance bonus from the Board of Governors. The UNC System governing body voted to approve the performance bonus at the end of a closed session portion of...
Read MoreUNC System President Asks Trump to Protect DACA Enrollees
UNC System President Margaret Spellings is cautioning President Donald Trump against certain deportation cases amidst raids carried out across the country. Spellings is asking Trump to avoid deporting individuals who are...
Read MoreUNC System President Margaret Spellings Advising Trump Education Nominee
President Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been under fire throughout confirmation hearings. Two Republican Senators announced on Wednesday that they would oppose her confirmation, meaning DeVos may not have...
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