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A point of contention has been $500 billion for guaranteed loans to larger industries.

UW President Laurie Nichols told the trustees that administrators will bring forth concrete recommendations at the board’s May meeting.

Last spring's flooding resulted in a presidential disaster declaration for Fremont, Park and Washakie counties and the Wind River Reservation.

The flooding from heavy mountain snowpack runoff damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Rapidly melting snowpack caused widespread flooding in June, damaging roads and bridges as well as irrigation systems for farms.

As college tuition continues to rise, more students are receiving federal financial help, but state and institutional aid remains largely unchanged.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims is set for a vote in Congress, boosting prospects for relief for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy. If the House, as expected, approves the flood insurance proposal on Friday, the Senate plans to follow with a likely uncontested vote later in the day...

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved disaster loan assistance for farmers, ranchers, businesses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations affected by some Colorado wildfires, flooding and mudslides this summer. The low-interest loans are available to people affected by fires and the subsequent flooding and mudslides in El Paso and Larimer counties...