Student Loan Forgiveness / Moscow Hotline/ Texas Voter ID/ Fires

Missoulian: Consumer bureau: Too few use loan forgiveness

What is Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

“Only federal Direct Loans are eligible for PSLF. However, if you have other federal loans originated under the Federal Family Educational Loan (FFEL) program or the Perkins loan program, you may be able to consolidate those loans into a new Direct Loan to qualify. You can learn out more about what type of loan you have through the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), available at www.nslds.ed.gov.”

Russian technicians preparing the equipment for the new Hotline
in the Central Telegraph Bureau in Moscow.
In the foreground we see the East German T-63 cyrillic teleprinter.
(Photo: TASS via AP, July 17, 1963)

 Missoulian: 50 years later, hotline to Moscow still relevant
Memorandum of Understanding Between The United States of America and The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Regarding the Establishment of a Direct Communications Link

Missoulian: Obama defends suit challenging Texas voter ID law
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v STATE OF TEXAS; JOHN STEEN

Protecting the Right to Vote: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

“This summer, however, the Supreme Court invalidated a core provision of the Voting Rights Act in a case called Shelby County v. Holder.  Prior to that ruling, certain states and localities with a history of voting discrimination were required to obtain federal permission, or “preclearance,” before implementing any voting changes.  But, as a result of the Court’s recent ruling, those states and localities are no longer required to seek permission before changing their voting rules and practices.”

Missoulian: Rock Creek fire 50 percent contained; cause still under investigation

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