Obama to Propose $12B Community College Boost

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 14, 2009 8:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama will announce a plan today to pump $12 billion into community colleges over the next 10 years, USA Today reports. Most of the money—$9 billion—would reward programs that bolster graduation rates, or help graduates find local jobs. Another $2.5 billion... Read full story »

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