November 17, 2006

Democrats Focus on Student Aid, but Questions Remain About Details and Costs

By STEPHEN BURD

Agenda includes increase in maximum Pell Grant and cuts in student-loan interest rates

After capturing control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, Democratic Congressional leaders vowed last week to move quickly next year to pass legislation to make college more affordable for students and their families.

"We will invest in our schools, colleges, and students so that every child has an opportunity to succeed and so that America maintains its economic leadership

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