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Sallie Mae Buyout is Another Blow to Student Borrowersnew

If Sallie Mae changes its status from a publicly traded company to a private one, it will no longer be as susceptible to scrutiny.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  09-20-2007  |  Education

Will Virginia Go Green?new

Thirty-one states joined forces last week to track and reduce greenhouse gases -- will Virginia make it 32?
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  05-16-2007  |  Environment

The Downside of Biofuelnew

Bush says ethanol may save the world -- but the biofuel could prove problematic to the Chesapeake Bay, and Virginia's bottom line.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  05-02-2007  |  Environment

Lt. Cmdr. John Sharpe's Words May Be Offensivenew

But should they be grounds for dismissal from the Navy?
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  04-04-2007  |  Civil Liberties

Student Debt Mayhemnew

Can't pay your student loans? Sallie Mae couldn't be happier.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  03-08-2007  |  Economy

Bald Eagles in the Clear -- What About Their Homes?new

The bald eagle may no longer be endangered, but some wildlife conservationists believe its habitat could be.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  03-01-2007  |  Environment

The New Politics of Abortionnew

During the Virginia General Assembly's short session of 46 days, more than a dozen bills concerning reproductive issues, sexual education and abortion rights have been up for debate.
Port Folio Weekly  |  Jennifer C. O'Donnell  |  02-21-2007  |  Sex

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