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Curriculum Reform
UK Government Mandates Religious Education in National Curriculum to End 'Postcode Lottery'
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Power Plant Emissions
Trump EPA Moves to Repeal Carbon Pollution Standards, Nullifying Power Plant Emission Limits
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Education Department Eliminates PSLF Grace Period, Mandates 'On-Time' Payments for Forgiveness and RAP Subsidy
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