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Harris seeks millions in for-profit college lawsuit | California Watch

Harris seeks millions in for-profit college lawsuit | California Watch

Harris seeks millions in for-profit college lawsuit

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The U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general in four states, including California, filed a complaint last week against for-profit college giant Education Management Corp., which operates 14 campuses in the state under the Argosy University and Art Institute brands.

The 122-page complaint contends the Pittsburgh-based for-profit college company illegally paid admissions


State at risk of forfeiting millions in education stimulus

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California is at risk of losing millions in education stimulus funds because the recipients have been too slow in spending the money.

Six of nine stimulus grants are on pace to miss the Sept. 30 and Dec. 31 spending deadlines set by the federal government, according to a Bureau of State Audits report released last week.

The money in jeopardy includes aid to schools serving minorities and the poor and set-asides to help struggling