Washington, July 28 (IANS) A Republican senator has called for greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in American universities, warning that undisclosed financial ties with sanctioned entities could undermine US innovation and national security.Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas made the request in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday. He said millions of dollars in transactions involving Chinese entities may not have been reported because they fell below the federal disclosure th…
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Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration intensified its push to rein in soaring college costs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Congress that 43 million Americans are now carrying a staggering $1.7 trillion in student debt.Appearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee, McMahon defended sweeping student loan reforms and argued that unlimited federal lending had fuelled tuition inflation across the country.“We have $1.7 trillion in debt, 43 million student…
Washington, May 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test, restoring a decades-old programme that had been phased out during the Obama administration, as he joined athletes, cabinet officials and children at the White House to promote youth fitness and competitive sports.Speaking at a White House event attended by professional athletes including golfer Bryson DeChambeau, golfer Gary Player and former NHL player T. J. Oshie, Trump said the initiativ…