THE CARROLL NEWS: Max Flessner


Pope's first visit to the U.S.: Benedict XVI to address concern over
Catholic schools across the U.S. closing, also the United Nations
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Max Flessner on 17 April, 2008 01:00:00
 
This week will be Pope Benedict XVI’s first trip to the United States as
pontiff and, among other issues, he will address the reality that Catholic
schools throughout the country are closing.

Can't pay for college: As the economy takes a turn for the worse, parents
and students are finding it harder to pay for school
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Bridget Lynch on 17 April, 2008 01:00:00
 
With student loan companies in disorder and banks tightening their standards and
raising rates on other types of borrowing, parents and students will have to
navigate an unfamiliar and difficult terrain when it comes time to pay for
college this year.