Spellings Seeks to Reassure Skeptical Congress That the Education Department Is Ready for Loan CrisisWashington Relax. Don't panic. Everything is under control. That was the message Education Secretary Margaret Spellings delivered Friday as she sought to persuade skeptical members of Congress that her department is ready to handle a potential... Copyright © 2009 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |