LESS MONEY FOR SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS Child welfare, therapy expeneses, home and community services for the elderly, preventive programs for child abuse, and other social welfare programs are all victims of the budget cuts.

UPDATE ON TED STEVENS Former Senator Ted Stevens gets dismissal but a new side of him was uncovered during the five-week trial.

NEW DEAN OF FINANCIAL AID David Barkowitz, previously serving as director of student financial aid and employment for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, brings experience to the new position.