Newly confirmed education secretary talks college affordability
Education Secretary John King, who was just confirmed by the Senate last week, talks about what the Obama Administration is doing to make college more affordable. Read more »
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Katko proposed terrorism bills pass in House of Representatives
Two bills proposed by Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) passed in the House of Representatives and moved on to the Senate for approval last month. Read more »
Syracuse University professors are doubtful of a bill that may restrict research
Syracuse University officials are skeptical of a bill recently passed by the United States House of Representatives that would require the National Science Foundation to follow strict guidelines and only award federal funding to research projects that are in the "national interest." Read more »
O'Connor: Rep. John Katko’s travel watchdog bill would enhance anti-terrorism efforts
Conservative columnist Kyle O’ Connor takes a stance on Rep. John Katko's proposal to monitor terrorist travel and argues that, if passed, the act would pose as a strong preventative measure in ensuring the country’s safety. Read more »
Amid criticism, advocates for Planned Parenthood relay simple message about women's health services
Syracuse's sole Planned Parenthood provides women with abortion services, access to various forms of contraception, STI testing and pregnancy tests, among other services. Read more »
Katko outraises Democratic opponents in 4th quarter
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the incumbent Congressman in the 2016 race, is leading in fundraising efforts for the fourth quarter in 2015 against his three Democratic challengers. Read more »
Syracuse University reports $60,000 in total lobbying in fourth quarter of 2015
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the fourth quarter of 2015. That was equal to the lobbying reported in the second and third quarters. Read more »
TRAC uses public records requests, big data to report on federal agencies
A small research center located in Newhouse 2 sends thousands public records requests to some of the federal government's biggest agencies in the hopes of increasing accountability and transparency. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss potential effects of global climate talks in Paris
Syracuse University professors talk about what could come of the Paris Climate Conference, which began on Nov. 30 and is two weeks long. Read more »
President Barack Obama makes address about strategy to destroy Islamic State
President Barack Obama made an address on Sunday with plans to keep Americans safe and defeat the Islamic State. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read more »
US, New York state should accept Syrian refugees
The Daily Orange Editorial Board unanimously agrees that the United States should accept Syrian refugees. Read more »
Syracuse University should back Centro if campus bus services face cuts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Syracuse University should oppose legislation that would impose budget cuts on Centro, but only if the cuts would affect on-campus bus services. Read more »
Budget cuts may affect relationship between SU and Centro
An amendment to a highway bill recently passed by the House of Representatives may lead to budget cuts for bus company Centro, which could potentially affect the partnership Centro has with Syracuse University. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss Obama's rejection of Keystone XL pipeline proposal
Professors at Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry discuss President Barack Obama's recent decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. Read more »
Katko asked by Congressmen to discuss report about combating terrorism
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) said he would consult with Congressmen in Washington, D.C. on Monday afternoon about a report on anti-terrorism efforts he contributed to. Read more »
News to Know: 13 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Oct. 20–27)
Here's everything that happened in the news in the last week. Read more »
Congressional candidate Steve Williams discusses campaign
Syracuse lawyer Steve Williams talks about his campaign platform as he runs for the Democratic nomination for New York state’s 24th Congressional District. Read more »
SU to open new space in Bird Library to host entrepreneurial programs
Syracuse University was one of five schools in New York state to receive part of a $4.5 million grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to establish an entrepreneurship program. SU received $900,000 from the grant. Read more »
SU honors alumnus with plaque commemorating receipt of Medal of Honor
Syracuse University honored the late Sgt. William Shemin on Friday with a plaque commemorating him as the first SU alumnus to receive the Medal of Honor. Read more »
Syracuse University uses extensive lobbying operation to have voice be heard
Syracuse University strategically lobbies and maintains contact with national and state politicians to ensure that the university's interests are being represented on Capitol Hill. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss division of House GOP
Professors in the Maxwell School of Citizenship discuss the division of the GOP in the House of Representatives following Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation. Read more »
Leaders celebrate completion of Connective Corridor road construction
Local, state and federal leaders celebrated the completion of the second phase of Connective Corridor construction Wednesday morning in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
CNN hosts first Democratic presidential primary debate
CNN hosted the first Democratic presidential primary debate on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The debate featured the top five declared Democratic candidates and was moderated by Anderson Cooper. Read more »
