College-Rating System Will Go Forward, Duncan Says By Mark Keierleber Chronicle of Higher Education May 1, 2014 Washington The U.S. Department of Education plans to continue its push for a college-rating system, even if Congress doesn’t shell out the $10-million the agency is requesting to develop the program and put it in place. The Obama […]

By George Cahlink, Editor www.CQ.com  The weeks ahead will bring debate on funding for the largest federal research programs, including the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. Democrats are planning to use action on spending bills in the Senate and House in coming weeks to make a clear case on differences with Republicans on […]