Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Panel says it needs OK for student loan sale (Student Loan)


Panel says it needs OK for student loan sale
JEFFERSON CITY - A new wrinkle has emerged in Gov. Matt Blunts plan to sell millions of dollars worth of student loans to pay for construction on public university campuses.

Briefs, 5/2
United Nations - The United Nations on Monday denied a conflict of interest in awarding its top environmental position to a man who had served on a panel that gave Secretary-General Kofi Annan a $500,000 prize.

Byron Moore: Control the cash flow, build wealth
Question: I am nearly 30 years old. I am still paying off student loans, two car notes and some credit card debt. However, I think I have enough money to put towards investments. I am wondering whether I should buy individual stocks or a mutual fund. Which would you advise?

One in five owe more than GBP10,000
Almost one in five adults in the UK have unsecured debts of over GBP10,000 according to a survey from debt advice firm Thomas Charles.

Another indictment in Southern University grades scandal
Another former Southern university student has been charged with bribing a former associate registrar to falsify her record. A federal grand jury indicted Mary M. Matthews, 34, of Zachary, with bribery and with using fraud to get federal student loans and grants.

Lubbock Convenience Store Sells Winning $36 Million Lotto Ticket
A $36 million jackpot is still unclaimed and the winning ticket was purchased here in Lubbock. It was sold at the 7-11 at 98th and Indiana. As NewsChannel 11's Kealey McIntire tells us, the convenience store is buzzing about who is millions richer.

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