The Daily Reveille
Thursday, January 30, 2014
POLITICS
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Obama addresses higher ed during State of the Union F. King Alexander responds to address
millions the opportunity to cap college accessibility. their monthly student loan payAlexander also said he thinks ments to 10 percent of their 2014 will be the last year Obama income. will be able to get reforms LSU President F. King Al- enacted. Qunit Forgey exander said he was not surObama also announced he prised by Obama’s speech, and will issue an executive order in Staff Writer he expected Obama to cover is- coming weeks requiring federal President Barack Obama sues such as college affordability contractors to pay their federally spoke on the issue of higher edu- and access. funded employees at least $10.10 cation in his State of the Union “I thought he did a good an hour, noting the federal miniaddress Tuesjob,” Alexander mum wage is about 20 percent day night, urg- ‘I want to work with said. “It seems less than it was when Ronald ing Congress to he’s very se- Reagan delivered his first State Congress to see how like prepare tomorrious about mak- of the Union address. row’s workforce we can help even more ing a lot of these by guaranteeing happen.” Americans who fell things every child access A l e x a n Check out a columnist’s trapped by student to a world-class der travelled to education. Washington early opinion on the State of loan debt.’ The presiin January to atUnion on page 13. dent’s remarks tend a conferBarack Obama follow Gov. Bobence hosted by President of the United States by Jindal’s Jan. Obama with 150 Contact Quint Forgey at 21 announcement that Louisiana universities, businesses and nonqforgey@lsureveille.com higher education funding will see profits to discuss the issue of a $141.5 million increase in the upcoming fiscal year budget. “I want to work with Congress to see how we can help even more Americans who feel trapped by student loan debt,” Obama said. Obama said his administration was “shaking up” the country’s higher education system to give parents more information and colleges more incentives to Get your team of 4 and race every month for a trophy & offer better value. bragging rights! Not into the league game? Come in and Obama said he’s offering
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CHARLES DHARAPAK / The Associated Press
Vice President Joe Biden listens as President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. Higher education reform was among key issues.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 7:00 PM
LSU vs. Mississippi State Basketball - PMAC -LSU Michaela Harrison - Cafe Istanbul
7:30 PM
The Women - Baton Rouge Little Theater
8:00 PM
Open Mic Night! - The Station Sports Bar and Grill Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand - Buffa's Bar & Restaurant Rick Trolsen & The New Orleans PoBoys - Snug HarborNew Orleans
9:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Barry Stephenson's Pocket - The Maison Rick Trolsen & The New Orleans PoBoys - Snug HarborNew Orleans
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11:00 PM
Cat's Ass Karaoke - George's Place
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