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News Cheat Sheet for Oct. 9, 2012

TOP STORY — Sandusky receives at least 30 years
Ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted Tuesday of sexually abusing young boys for more than convicted.

From the Washington Post: “Judge John M. Cleland told the 68-year old that the sentence of at least 30 years, but not more than 60 years, meant he would be in prison “for the rest of your life.” Sandusky looked down for a moment, then back at the judge. The courtroom was quiet.”

Federal parent loans end up hurting more than helping
An investigation by ProPublica and the Chronicle of Higher Education found that “the loans are both remarkably easy to get and nearly impossible to get out from under for families who’ve overreached.” And the amount of parent loans taken out is growing — last year, $10.6 billion was awarded to almost a million families. That’s $6.3 billion more, and twice as many borrowers, as was given out in 2000.

Romney will be in Asheville Thursday
The Republican candidate will return to North Carolina this week for the first time in almost two months. He will hold a rally at Asheville’s civic center.

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