Plus, America’s most consequential relationship and why school counselors are vital to navigating the FAFSA maze.
| The collapse of bipartisan immigration reform: A guide for the perplexed Last October, Senate Republicans insisted that they would not back additional aid for Ukraine without a bill that would help secure America’s southern border. So, with the blessing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a bipartisan team of senators began talks to produce a bill that enough members of both parties could accept. The team negotiated for four months to produce a draft bill, but it took less than four days for its support among Republicans to collapse. What happened and why? William A. Galston explains the political dynamics and gives historical context for how we got here. |
More research and commentary America’s most consequential relationship? Many U.S. and Chinese leaders have referred to the relationship between the two countries as the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. In a new written debate, experts assess whether this is actually the case and highlight the tough choices facing U.S. policymakers in dealing with China. School counselors are vital to navigating the FAFSA maze. The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year has been fraught with challenges. Katharine Meyer discusses how important school counselors are for financial aid access and provides recommendations on how to support students through FAFSA completion. |
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