Cool and clever, Kagan prepares for more questions during Supreme Court confirmation hearing

High court nominee faces another day of questions

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, who has displayed a cool demeanor and a sense of humor during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, was expected to move one step closer Wednesday to succeeding Justice John Paul Stevens, barring a major gaffe.
Republicans who oppose her nomination will need …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cool and clever, Kagan prepares for more questions during Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

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On Day 2 of Senate hearings, Supreme Court nominee Kagan insists she didn’t block military

Kagan insists she didn’t block military at Harvard
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan clashed Tuesday with a Republican senator over the limits she ordered on military recruiters while dean of Harvard Law School, repeatedly denying she blocked them as she sought to deflect foes’ efforts to slow her apparently …. Original article  : On Day 2 of Senate hearings, Supreme Court nominee Kagan insists she didn’t block military.

NJ governor signs $29.4B budget that cuts school aid, suspends property tax rebates

NJ governor signs $29.4B budget
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a $29.4 billion budget bill into law, ending his debate with fellow Republicans and the state’s Democratic majority and averting a government shutdown July 1.

Christie said the new budget Tuesday might help “restore fiscal sanity” to a state that chronically …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NJ governor signs $29.4B budget that cuts school aid, suspends property tax rebates.

Challenged by Republicans, Kagan says military recruiters had plenty of access to Harvard Law

Challenged by GOP, Kagan says she reveres military
WASHINGTON – Challenged bluntly by Republicans, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said Tuesday the Pentagon’s recruiters had access to Harvard Law School students “every single day I was dean” and rejected claims she maneuvered to thwart them.
“I’m just a little taken aback by the tone of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Challenged by Republicans, Kagan says military recruiters had plenty of access to Harvard Law.

Federal government requiring colleges to include blind-friendly electronic book readers

Feds: Colleges must have blind-friendly gadgets

ATLANTA – Federal officials are requiring colleges that use Kindles and other electronic book readers in the classroom to make sure the gadgets have accommodations for blind and vision-impaired students.
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education sent a letter to college and university presidents Tuesday instructing them to find alternatives … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Federal government requiring colleges to include blind-friendly electronic book readers.

Study shows Iowa schools raising property taxes by $133 million to offset state spending cuts

Study: Iowa schools raise property taxes by $133M

DES MOINES, Iowa – Local school districts have raised property taxes by more than $133 million for the upcoming school year, according to a new study that has fueled a hotly partisan debate over who’s to blame for the increase.
Republicans said Democrats’ decision to cut state education spending …. Read the original article  : Study shows Iowa schools raising property taxes by $133 million to offset state spending cuts.

Getting schooled: Scores of Pakistani lawmakers accused of claiming fake degrees

Fake degree scandal roils Pakistani politics
ISLAMABAD – Scores of Pakistani lawmakers may lose their seats for allegedly lying about their academic credentials, a growing scandal that adds to the woes of the U.S.-backed leadership as it struggles with Islamist militancy and a weak economy.
What began as accusations against a handful of lawmakers has …. Original article  : Getting schooled: Scores of Pakistani lawmakers accused of claiming fake degrees.

NC lawmakers ready to vote for $19B spending plan designed to protect classroom jobs

House, Senate prepare to debate final NC budget

RALEIGH, N.C. – More teachers and university faculty would stay on the job this fall but some might face furloughs, and thousands of Medicaid patients may no longer get help at home with cooking and bathing in the North Carolina government budget heading for the first of two …. Read the original article  : NC lawmakers ready to vote for $19B spending plan designed to protect classroom jobs.

Aspirants hope to get through third Delhi University list

NEW DELHI – Even though most of the seats have been filled in the first and second admission lists of colleges in Delhi University, students are still hopeful that the third list, to be announced July 1, will bring some good news for them.

“I was expecting my name to be announced in the second list …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Aspirants hope to get through third Delhi University list.

Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for budding doctors

NEW DELHI – The Medical Council of India (MCI), the apex medical education regulator, Tuesday said a common entrance exam for medical courses is on the cards.

The board of governors that took over the functioning of MCI May 24 also pitched for keeping the regulation of medical education under the overall control of the health …. Read the original article  : Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for budding doctors.

Kagan says military recruiters had access to Harvard Law, praises service in armed forces

Kagan says Pentagon recruiters had Harvard access
WASHINGTON – Under attack, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said Tuesday the Pentagon’s recruiters had access to Harvard Law School students “every single day I was dean” and rejected Republican claims she maneuvered to thwart them.
“I’m just a little taken aback by the tone of your remarks …. Source  : Kagan says military recruiters had access to Harvard Law, praises service in armed forces.

Stare decisis? Certiorari? Huh? Kagan hearings are a lesson in legalese for the public

Kagan hearings a short course in Legalese 101

WASHINGTON – As Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan undergoes questioning before senators this week, some of the hearing may sound like it’s in a foreign language. But don’t adjust the TV or look for subtitles.
Kagan and her questioners are speaking legalese. Of her 19 interrogators on the Senate …. Source article  : Stare decisis? Certiorari? Huh? Kagan hearings are a lesson in legalese for the public.

New licenses for medical colleges by July 15

NEW DELHI – The board of governors that took over the functions of the Medical Council of India Tuesday said the process of giving licences to new medical colleges will be complete by July 15.

Addressing media persons here, the board’s chairman S.K. Sarin said the inspection of 81 colleges which have sought recognition is … Read : New licenses for medical colleges by July 15.

Jamia announces results

NEW DELHI – The Jamia Millia Islamia here Tuesday announced the results of entrance test and interviews of some of its courses.

The courses include Master of Business Administration (MBA) (full time), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), MA (Mass Communication) and MA (Convergent Journalism).
The short-listed students will have to submit … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jamia announces results.

Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for medical courses

NEW DELHI – The board of governors that took over the functions of the Medical Council of India (MCI) proposed Tuesday a common entrance exam for medical courses from the next academic session all over the country.

President of the board Dr. S.K Sarin said: “A common entrance will reduce the hassles for students appearing for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Medical Council ponders common entrance exam for medical courses.

Ban dissection in colleges, urges PETA

NEW DELHI – People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Tuesday urged the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ban dissection in zoology classes in universities and colleges.

The animals rights group along with some scientists and academics recommended that colleges should reduce animal dissection in zoology and life-science courses and work towards the implementation of non-animal …. Read the original article  : here.