Current Event Quiz

1.How many days and what cities will the Pope visit here in the United States? Page A1 "Pope greeted by Obama..."

The Pope will be visiting the United States for 6 days and he will be visiting Maryland, New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.

2. What are the terms of the occupancy limits the Austin city council just approved? Page B3 "Party's over..."

The terms of the occupancy limits are that an assembly of more than 6 people outside is not allowed for short-term rentals.

3. What did Volkswagen alter in its cars that has been discovered and will cost them billions of dollars to fix? Page B7 "'I am endlessly sorry..."

 Software that evades emission controls was altered by Volkswagen and it will cost them billions of dollars.

4. Who did the Dallas Cowboys sign as a back-up quarterback in the wake of Tony Romo's shoulder injury? Page C1 "NFL Cowboys"

The Dallas Cowboys signed Matt Cassel as their back-up quarterback.

5. What are the two central Texas companies who have said that they might not expand their business if tough new emission rules are passed? Page A1 "Clean air rules may be costly.."

Samsung and Central Texas

Read the story on Page A1 - Students add their voice to finance case

I believe that the students of these schools are correct about the government not spending enough money on schools. The students efforts mean a lot, they are taking the time to fight for what they believe they need to succeed and they are correct. The finance system is not worrying about school right and now and education is the most important thing they should be thinking about because it has become such a bid deal to have a good education.