OBAMA TRYING TO BLAME GOP FOR DEMOCRATS IGNORING STUDENT LOANS!

Republicans Have Acted; Democrats’ Divisions Leave Students With Higher Interest Rates

WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement after Senate Democrats adjourned for a week-long recess without passing any legislation addressing student loan interest rates, which double today: “Republicans have passed common-sense legislation mirroring the president’s plan to stop student loans from doubling and make college more affordable.  It’s disappointing that Senate Democrats left town without taking action on behalf of students and their families.  Indeed, the divisions among the president and his own party are directly responsible for the current impasse that will now result in higher borrowing costs for students already coping with skyrocketing tuition bills.  We need the president to lead and help bring Senate Democratic leaders along to resolve this issue.  Republicans have acted.  We’ve done our job, it’s time for the president and his party to do their job.” NOTE:  Click here for more information about the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, and visit gop.gov/jobs to read more about the Republican Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs.