University of Illinois one of many U's that may not be able to meet payroll obligations this year.

[Union Yes]

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/paper-trail/2010/01/05/furloughs-freezes-hit-university-of-illinois.html

All accross America, public universities are feeling the heavy hand of reduced funding, shrinking budgets, and looming deficits.

I'd expect this from a Rethug president and a Rethug controlled legislative branch. But when Dems are in control, it's inexcusable.

President Obama owes the American people a truthful explanation as to why he and his party have CHOSE to let public education rot.

[dkf]

1. The question is what will happen AFTER the stimulus money to the states is used up.

We think its bad now?

[JVS]

2. You know who won't be feeling the pinch? The Grad Students, because they're unionized!

They went on strike to have the possibility of furloughs removed from the administration's proposed contract, and won.

[mix]

3. I absolutely agree, public education is the backbone of our democracy...

to let it wither and decay is inexcusable.

[dysfunctional press]

4. it's a state university and a state issue.

state-level dems are the ones to blame.