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March 11, 2010

White House Faces Opposition to Overhauling Student Loans
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The news comes as the Obama administration is facing Democratic
opposition to including an overhaul of student loans as part of
healthcare reform. The White House has sought to expand Pell Grants
while diminishing the role of private companies criticized for charging
exorbitant rates on student loans. But several Democratic lawmakers have
opposed including student loans in the healthcare package. The
Washington Post reports “a consensus appear[s] to be emerging” among
Democrats that it would be unwise to push for the education proposal as
part of healthcare reform.



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