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Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Thursday, June 07, 2012  More than a summer break, poll finds Americans want a break on their energy bills

Friday, May 11, 2012  U.S. Education Department official is coming to Michigan to talk about the issue of college affordability.

Friday, April 27, 2012  House GOP set to curb student loan costs, put Democrats in bind over health care cuts

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Thursday, March 08, 2012  FAA forecasts high air fares most of this decade while US airline travel grows modestly

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Obama says no quick fixes to energy squeeze, derides GOP drilling plan as a gimmick

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Monday, January 30, 2012  In August, Michigan leaders voted to select their 2012 presidential convention delegates with a closed primary election. Republican leaders said the process was more inclusive than a convention or caucus.