Federal policy

Education and Labor Departments, often at odds with one another, assure Senate subcommittee of their willingness to work together on reform of Workforce Investment Act.

President Obama speaks at event celebrating a vast expansion of educational benefits for veterans.

Report suggests veterans, who have flocked to community colleges, part-time, might seek more expensive four-year universities and enroll full-time because of new benefits.

Survey of state directors of community college systems finds many experienced midyear state budget cuts last year and expect another round of such cuts in 2010.

House Democrats start work on legislation to make it easier for borrowers to discharge private student loan debt.

Legislation moving through Congress seems to forget college students in its provisions.

Education secretary's sharp critique of teacher ed leaves many programs saying he's right, just not about their campuses.

Education Department discussion of financial aid rules begins with debate pitting for-profit colleges against their naysayers.

Federal panel debates whether the government should revise rules on raises and bonuses for student recruiters.

U. of California's Yudof, other public presidents turn to the federal government for financial support.