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Bad News for California High School Kids
The Big Three go hat in hand to Washington. Will Democrats, Republicans and the Bush White House bail out the failing auto industry or will they let Barack Obama pick up the pieces? Also, for the first time in its history, the California State University System wants to cut future enrollment.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenFord, Chrysler and General Motors go hat in hand to Washington. Will Democrats, Republicans and the Bush White House bail out the failing auto industry or will they let Barack Obama pick up the pieces when he takes office in January? Also, for the first time in its history, the California State University System wants to cut future enrollment. Some 10,000 qualified high school graduates would not be admitted. We hear about the latest response to budget problems in Sacramento.
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2 storiesCal State System Considers Enrollment Cap
The California State University system has 23 campuses that have always been open to high school graduates who've done college-prep work and earned a B average. Now, for the first time in history, enrollment may be limited.
Read the story8 minWill Congress Save Detroit?
Today's Los Angeles Times carried a full page ad by the General Motors Acceptance Corporation headlined "The Auto Industry Matters," and warning about the ripple effects if plants close and laid off workers can't feed their families or pay taxes.
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