McKenna, Suffolk trustees reach accord as AG opens probe

McKenna, Suffolk trustees reach accord as AG opens probe

BOSTON – Margaret McKenna, the embattled president of Suffolk University, and the school's board of trustees have reached an agreement regarding her future at the downtown college, according to an announcement Thursday that came as state Attorney General Maura Healey confirmed she is seeking information from the board related to concerns over reported failures to deal with problems identified by its accrediting agency.

McKenna and Andrew Meyer, the head trustee, will present the proposed agreement to the board at a meeting Friday, according to Greg Gatlin, a Suffolk spokesman.

Pelosi opposes restrictions on women in combat
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Pelosi opposes restrictions on women in combat

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(CNSNews.com) – At her weekly press briefing on Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said that she does not support Congress taking any action to restrict the use of women in combat by the U.S. military.

In December, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that the Defense Department was opening all combat roles to women.

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