Sentences with phrase «federal government in»

These accounts were published by the Federal Government in the late 1850s to both document the western regions and to locate the best routes for the forthcoming Pacific Railroad.

It's saved museums an estimated $ 450 million but has only resulted in $ 4,700 in payouts from the federal government in the past 42 years.

The role of the federal government in student lending has also been on Trump's mind.

If a fund holds Build America Bonds, the fund may be eligible to receive a federal income tax credit; however, the issuer of a Build America Bond may instead elect to receive a cash payment directly from the federal government in lieu of holders such as the fund receiving a tax credit.

As this fact page from the National Council on Aging shows, reverse mortgages are regulated by the federal government in order to prevent predatory lenders from snaring senior citizens.

When it comes to federal student loans, interest rates are determined by the federal government in relation to current economic conditions (at the time the loan originated).

Dozens of plans for student loan debt reform have been proposed to the federal government in recent years in light of the increasingly burdensome amounts of debt students are graduating with and struggling to repay.

An analysis by the federal government in 2015 found that Americans» retirement planning varies widely and many people having little to no retirement savings at all.

While the federal government in many ways regulates debt settlement in addition to state governments, it's important that you as the consumer follow up with any firm you work with to find out if they are able to legally provide services in your state.

«Talk of a modest enhancement was, however, dismissed by the federal government in December, and today's announcement gives no sign of a change in direction,» he said in a statement.

To that end, the federal government in 2016 increased the maximum Canada Student Grant for low - income students to $ 3,000 per year for full - time students and to $ 1,800 per year for part - time students.

Once all the securities start to mature — that were bought by the federal government in 2008 — 09 under the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program — in and around 2014 - 15 — there will be a shortage of funds in the market.

Seized by the federal government in 2009, Fannie Mae has required $ 84 billion of taxpayer funds to remain solvent.

I started working with the Federal Government in May of 2010.

The rate increase was in response to three factors: the new mortgage rule changes introduced by the federal government in early October 2016, which add extra costs to lenders and these costs are then passed down to borrowers; the increasing probability that fixed mortgage rates will soon rise, following an increase in U.S. treasury bond yields; and TD Bank's current exposure to the residential mortgage market.

Money for these loans comes directly from the federal government in a program called the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSLP).

Fannie and Freddie were seized by the federal government in 2008 and put under conservatorship... View Article

A Tax - Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a new registered savings account introduced by the Federal Government in the 2008 Budget.

Thus, AES services the loans of millions of borrowers who took loans out through the federal government in order to attend college.

HARP was started by the federal government in 2009 to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes.

When this has been decided, the Trustee will prepare the necessary paperwork for you to sign, and the proposal will be filed with the federal government in order to make it legally binding.

The money «lost» to the federal government in not taxing munis is exactly the same money «saved» by the issuers of munis in lower interest costs.

FHA Commissioner David H Stevens addressed Senate lawmakers with comments concerning the role of the federal government in the mortgage loan industry.

In fact, decisions made by the federal government in the last few years have created a more expensive environment for banks and mono - lenders to do business, says McLister.

An RESP is an investment account introduced by the federal government in 1972, modified in 1998 to include a grant from the government, designed to help you save for a child's post-secondary education.

In some ways, for - profit schools would fill a void left even after aggressive investments by states and the federal government in community colleges.

In December, the DOT was recognized as the most improved agency in the entire Federal government in the 2012 «Best Places to Work» rankings published by the Partnership of Public Service.

Furthermore, with the passage of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998, in which Congress directed all Federal courts to establish ADR programs, continued growth in ADR usage by the Federal government in litigation matters is highly likely.

The bill, informally called ESSA, aims to lighten the footprint of the federal government in K - 12 education policy.

When it comes to the role of the federal government in public schools, a majority of respondents said Washington should play no role in holding schools accountable, paying for schools or deciding the amount of testing.

DeVos» limited understanding of IDEA seems to presage a global ignorance of the role of the federal government in ensuring accountability for special needs kids, as well as other traditionally - disenfranchised groups like low - income students, students of color, and English - language learners.

Her views on the role of the federal government in creation and utilization of education research will no doubt be sought in the implementation of research provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and in the forthcoming reauthorization of IES (Strengthening Education Through Research Act).

Introduced by education committee chair Rep. John Kline (R - MN), the Student Success Act (H.R. 5) would significantly reduce the role of the federal government in education by moving spending and accountability decisions to state and local authorities.

Those on the right say that the initiative is nothing more than a federal move towards a national curriculum that oversteps the proper role of the federal government in public education, which has traditionally been directed at the state and local levels.

It is definite that we have tilted the debate too far to the side of the federal government in harming state sovereignty and local control of public education.

«The federal government in Washington's out of control; now they want to run our schools,» Jindal says in the ad.

But progress was slow; Reagan himself opposed the involvement of the federal government in education.

This is not based on incompetence, but on a fundamental disdain for the historic role of the federal government in ensuring access and equity to public education for all children.

Much of the misinformation centers on the perceived role of the federal government in this state - led effort, with some characterizing the Common Core as national standards and an example of federal overreach that usurps state and local decision making about what and how students should learn.

It is announced that the state of Utah will spend several millions of dollars suing the U.S. federal government in hopes of having 32 million acres of National Forests and BLM land — our public lands — deeded over to the counties and state of Utah.

At the same time, we've heard a lot of political debate about Common Core, mostly about the involvement of the federal government in our classrooms.

Malkin, too, stresses the role of the federal government in the collection of private student data:

By design, under ESSA, the role of the federal government in education is greatly diminished, and states face critical and substantial policy decisions in framing school accountability and the academic standards and testing systems that underpin those structures.

He praised the Legislature, contrasting its quick action with what he called the inefficiency of the federal government in Washington.

It marked the beginning of large - scale involvement of the U.S. federal government in education.

If Democrats see an active role for the federal government in education and value the bilingualism of Tim Kaine, what role do they see for the federal government in ensuring U.S. children, including ELLs, have the opportunity to develop these bilingual skills?

I support a limited role of the federal government in education to facilitate the education of students who are significantly more expensive to educate, such as disabled students, English language learners, and students from very disadvantaged backgrounds.

NCLB was a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and established a greater role for the federal government in education policy.

She joined the federal government in 2009 as a Presidential Management Fellow.

Webinars: The candidates» top education advisors have debated the nuances of Obama's and Romney's education views on everything from the future of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the role of the federal government in funding education.