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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: George Miller

George Miller stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - These days, $787 billion just doesn't go as far as it used to. A meeting of House Democratic leaders and their economic advisers today has raised the prospect of a second stimulus package, the Hill reports. “We have to keep the door open,” Nancy Pelosi said after the... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Congress • recession • economist • George Miller • House Democrats • economic stimulus package • Steering and Policy Committee

Private Student Loan Providers Draw Fire

Student groups oppose use of bailout funds for unregulated lenders

Nov 28, 08 3:20 PM CST
(Newser) - Private student lenders deserve no part of the Treasury’s $200 billion consumer lending program, student advocacy groups say. They charge that the largely unregulated industry preys on young borrowers with risky variable-interest loans, the Washington Post reports. “A bailout for the providers of usurious private student loans will... More »

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student loans • Henry Paulson • student loan reform • George Miller • bailout

Miners' Families Vent Anger to Lawmakers

One rep blasts Feds, calls Utah collapse 'preventable'

Oct 3, 07 7:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Families of 6 dead miners expressed anger and heartbreak to lawmakers today, blaming lax safety for the Utah mine collapse. Relatives said miners were afraid to speak up and continued working until the August 2 collapse. One lawmaker blasted a mining safety agency and called the incident a "preventable... More »

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Crandall Canyon • George Miller

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