According to this University Press Release, the budget approved by the Regents today increases in-state tuition $490, or 6.5%. The Michigan Daily story, which reads like a re-write of the official press release, is here. It’s unclear how much out-of-state tuition will increase. The University claims changes to their employees’ prescription drug benefits have saved […]
Conyers on Haddad:“If your immigration officials are correct, your staff released a person with credible ties to terrorism. If they are wrong, Mr. Haddad was a victim of guilt by association and unlawfully ejected from a community where he has played a constructive role (as) a spiritual leader.” – U.S. Representative John Conyers in a […]
The Regents are set to increase tuition 7% at their monthly meeting today according to the Ann Arbor News. Also, in the News’ “Haddad’s wife vows to vindicate spouse” Salma Al-Rushaid told reporters in a press conference: “Willingly, I don’t want to return to America unless the old America comes back.” Thanks to MG for […]
More details on the Haddad story today – after being detained for six hours by authorities in Lebanon he was released. Also, Haddad’s friends and local activists held a press conference today at 1 pm at Ann Arbor’s Islamic Center. > NYTimes: “U.S. Deports charity leader in visa dispute”> AANews: “Haddad deported from U.S.”> Freep: […]
The AP has lengthened their story on Haddad to include quotes from Haddad’s wife and a confirmation from Department of Homeland Security that Haddad was actually deported, although details remain sketchy.> AP: “Haddad deported, family to remains in U.S.”
I recently added left-leaning cartoonist Tom Tommorrow’s latest book to my books page. In light of the news about Haddad, who apparently is already in Lebanon, I thought this Tomorrow cartoon particularly apt.
Iraq’s ‘Governing Council met today for the first time while Paul Bremer said in a press conference it would be up to “Iraqis” to determine how long U.S. troops would remain in Iraq. Showing a characteristic failure to understand democracy, the 25-member council was appointed by the U.S. and any decision they make can be […]