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{ Monthly Archives } November 2009

High Court Hears Student Loan Bankruptcy Case

The Supreme Court will decide whether student loans may be forgiven in bankruptcy under certain circumstances. A bankruptcy judge approved a plan for Francisco Espinosa to repay his loan, minus interest. Eleven years later, the lender tried to collect the interest, arguing the repayment plan was void without a finding of undue hardship. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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BANKRUPTCY: Tampa Bay region sets new bankruptcy record

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/article1055402.ece

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BANKRUPTCY: Did U.S. Bankruptcy Laws Exacerbate the Housing Crisis?

http://wallstreetpit.com/12540-did-us-bankruptcy-laws-exacerbate-the-housing-crisis

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Obama informs top diplomatic, military officials of Afghan decision

President Obama has informed several top diplomatic and military officials about his decision regarding new U.S. strategy and troop levels in Afghanistan, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.

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Tiger Woods cancels tournament appearance

State police in Florida said Monday they will continue investigating a single-vehicle crash involving pro golfer Tiger Woods. On Sunday, Woods canceled for the third time a meeting with investigators looking into the crash.

Senate debate on health care bill opens with heated rhetoric

The U.S. Senate opened debate Monday on a sweeping bill to overhaul the nation’s health care system.

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Suspect in police shootings pledged to turn life around

Nearly 10 years ago, Maurice Clemmons pledged to make a fresh start.

Inmate escapes van during transfer

A Texas inmate escaped from a prison van near Houston after pulling a gun on two guards who were transporting him between prisons, according to a Texas prison statement Monday.

Are marriage proposals dead?

On the season finale of “Entourage,” one of the characters, Eric, proposes to his girlfriend, Sloan, only it wasn’t a romantic get-down-on-one-knee proposal, so much as it was a seemingly spur-of-the-moment declaration of his commitment to her.

Study: Early autism intervention in toddlers is effective

Researchers have shown for the first time that if a child is diagnosed with autism as early as 18 months of age, offering the toddler age-appropriate, effective therapy can lead to raised IQ levels and improved language skills and behavior.