Obama 'putting colleges on notice' on high tuition

By Kimberly Hefling

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Jan. 27 2012 3:02 p.m. MST

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President Barack Obama fired a warning at the nation's colleges and universities on Friday, threatening to strip their federal aid if they "jack up tuition" every year and to give the money instead to schools showing restraint and value.

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worf

Mcallen, TX

"Showing restraint and value?"

Government and the president need to exemplify this statement. Solyndra, vacations, sending American money to other countries, and useless stimulus packages don't cut it.

How can anyone More..

3:27 p.m. Jan. 27, 2012
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ouisc

Farmington, UT

Agree with worf.

This will require a HUGE culture change in academics! University leaders are used to flying first class to several meetings/discussions each year. Faculty have an open checkbook for what they want to attend, including More..

3:37 p.m. Jan. 27, 2012
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