Georgia Representative Rich McCormick suggested students should work for their meals rather than receiving them for free, citing national financial woes. He emphasizes the potential for gaining valuable work experience and self-sufficiency, though acknowledges that not all students are of working age.
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The IMF has revised Pakistan's projected GDP growth for 2025 to 3%, down from 3.2% forecasted earlier, with an expected growth of 4% in 2026. The downgrade highlights ongoing economic challenges, aligning with similar adjustments by the Asian Development Bank. Global growth rates are forecasted at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026.
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