TELL SENATE DEMS - STOP SPENDING AND HELP STUDENTS!

Boehner Prods White House, Senate Democrats to Act on Student Loans

WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats again failed to approve legislation to address student loan interest rates – which have doubled because of their inaction – and prodded the White House and Senate Democratic leaders to act on behalf of students and their families: “Republicans acted to protect students from higher interest rates and make college more affordable, yet Senate Democratic leaders let student loan interest rates double without passing any legislation to address the issue.  While the House-passed bill mirrors what the president has proposed, Senate Democratic leaders seem content to leave students and their families with higher borrowing costs and more student debt, which is shameful and unacceptable.  It’s long past time for President Obama to lead, address the divisions within his own party, and bring everyone together to enact a permanent solution for students and their families.” Lee ADDS: Democrat Senators see additional money paid by students repaying loans as MORE MONEY for them to spend!