January 5, 2007

The New Congress and Student Loans

To the Editor:

Regarding your coverage of the election and its impact on the student-loan industry, a few points are worth noting ("Democrats Focus on Student Aid, but Questions Remain About Details and Costs," The Chronicle, November 17).

Since 1965 private-sector lenders have helped 50 million Americans pay for college. The Federal Family Education Loan Program is a proven public-private partnership that has benefited students and taxpayers, reducing student costs and

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