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Grand Canyon changes budget to repay $100M loan 09/24/2014 03:51pm • FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- The Grand Canyon is imposing millions of dollars in cuts to make a concessions contract more attractive to bidders.The cuts include cave monitoring, parking lot lighting, a children's nature program and preventative search and rescue.Grand Ca US, California release roadmap for solar projects 09/24/2014 03:40pm • ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- State and federal officials sought Tuesday to bring order to California's boom for renewable-energy plants in the Mojave and other southern California deserts, releasing a roadmap covering 22.5 million acres that designates some areas for large Bethesda church finds developer for condos and church 09/24/2014 03:15pm • The Old Georgetown Road church that won a tough zoning battle over a new worship center, recreation space and residential development is ready to start the county’s approval process. After years of controversy over rezoning, the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (8011 Declining default rate for repaying student loans 09/24/2014 01:20pm • KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Education Department on Wednesday reported a drop in the percentage of people who are defaulting on repaying student loans in the first years after they are due.More than 4.7 million borrowers began paying back in the 2011 budget year, and Review: 'Two Faces' builds tension, has nice cast 09/24/2014 12:44pm • DEBORAH YOUNG The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Who can say no to a good Patricia Highsmith adaptation? Though her 1964 suspense thriller "The Two Faces of January" is not the easiest story to bring to the screen. Still, the production, shot in Greece and Turkey, is truly lush and the actor Limits on overseas mergers prompt renewed debate 09/24/2014 10:00am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration's decision to curb the ability of U.S. corporations to skirt taxes by merging with foreign companies kicked off an immediate election-season debate over when and how to tackle the nation's complex corporate tax code.Following 4 Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money 09/24/2014 12:00am • Have you ever wished that someone taught you more about money as a child? The sad reality is that many students graduate from college with a degree but unable to manage their money. Here are some tips to educate your children about money so they can better handle their finances in the future: Talk Past, Future Pell Grant Changes Offer Hope for Families 09/24/2014 12:00am • As Congress prepares to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, the Student Loan Ranger expects to hear a lot more conversation about the most quintessentially American part of the U.S. federal financial aid program: the Pell Grant. The government established the Pell Grant in 1972 to help low-income Altidore scores 1st club goal since December 09/23/2014 09:36pm • The Associated Press American forward Jozy Altidore ended a 30-game club scoreless streak dating to Dec. 4, getting the game's first goal Tuesday night for Sunderland in a 2-1 loss to Stoke in the third round of England's League Cup.Altidore's goal in the 16th minute was his first for Sunderland si US clampdown on tax maneuver leaves its mark 09/23/2014 02:20pm • The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- A handful of big companies pursuing overseas mergers to lower their tax bills came under pressure Tuesday after the U.S. unveiled rules to discourage them.The Treasury Department announced new regulations on Monday aimed at making these so-called inversion deal Goodgame Studios reveals revenue, coy on IPO plans 09/23/2014 01:00pm • FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) -- German online games company Goodgame Studios has for the first time revealed financial details of its business amid reports it is planning a stock market floatation.Several media reports have claimed that Goodgame could be the latest German tech company Micro loan program proposed in 3 Va. counties 09/23/2014 09:40am • CULPEPER, Va. (AP) -- A new initiative aims to help low and moderate income entrepreneurs in Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.The Microenterprise Lending Program would provide below market rate loans of up to $35,000 to small businesses. The program also would offer free workshops, one-o Arlington Home Buyer Seminar Tomorrow (Promoted) 09/23/2014 07:45am • Are you considering buying a home in Arlington in 2014? If so, attend this Arlington home buyer seminar in Courthouse tomorrow Wednesday, September 24th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Three industry experts – Joe Zamoiski of 1st Portfolio Lending, George Papakostas of Long & Foster, and George US cracks down on companies moving overseas 09/23/2014 03:10am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration cracked down Monday on certain overseas corporate mergers and acquisitions, aiming to curb American companies from shifting their ownership abroad to shirk paying U.S. taxes.New regulations from the Treasury Department will m Loan Options for Recent Grads With Low Credit Scores 09/23/2014 12:00am • College graduates often enter the world unaware how much impact one score will have on their entire lives. Credit scores determine much of a person's financial life, including: the ability to get a credit card, interest rates when refinancing existing debt and eligibility for a loan or mortgage. U