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Lawmaker says colleges mislead students on financial aid
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‘This Court respectfully requests that the instant appeal be denied’
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With an immigration deal possible, groups argue that Obama should stop removing people from the country.
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Obama plans visit to Saudi Arabia
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Talk about life and culture in the District with Post local columnist Clinton Yates.