- Fri. Jul 4, 2008
|
Search Sponsor:
|
- Tools Sponsor:
-
HILL BRIEFS
Bush Expected To Sign Student Loan Legislation
Legislation to stabilize the $85 billion student loan market is on its way to the White House following House approval Thursday on a 388-21 vote.
President Bush is expected to sign the bill, aimed at preventing a shortage of student loans as millions of students seek financial aid before college this fall.
The bill would temporarily allow the Education Department to pump liquidity into the secondary market for federally guaranteed student loan debt. The department could funnel capital for loans to state guaranty agencies under a "lender of last resort" program.
Additionally, the bill would let students borrow more money under the federal loan program; give parents of students more time to repay college loans; and ensure that parents hit by the mortgage crisis could still qualify for college loans.
- Next: House Judiciary Threatens Karl Rove With Subpoena
- Previous: Dingell, Markey Weigh In With FCC On Radio Merger
5/2/2008 AM Contents
- Clinton, Obama Both Throw Weight Behind Chinese Currency Legislation
- Doan Done In By Battling White House
- House Republican Presses Case For Supplemental Markup
- Bush Calling For Additional Funding For Food Programs
- Republican Plan Aims To Increase Domestic Oil Production
- Two California Dems Are In Mix For Seat On Energy Panel
- Lawmakers Raise Concerns On China Censorship, Rights
- Advocates Push To Make Sure E-Prescriptions Are Filled
- FERC Disagrees With GAO Assessment Of Utility Mergers
- Senate Panel OKs FY09 Authorization Bill With Torture Ban
- Office Of Thrift Supervision Releases Rules On Credit Cards
- Farm Bill Conference Starts Moving Toward An Endgame
- Reid Files Cloture Motion, Even As FAA Impasse Remains
- Spratt: Negotiators Aim For Deal Next Week
- McCain Campaign Coordinates Messages With GOP Senators
PEOPLE
HEALTH MATTERS
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
HILL BRIEFS
- Dingell, Markey Weigh In With FCC On Radio Merger
- Bush Expected To Sign Student Loan Legislation
- House Judiciary Threatens Karl Rove With Subpoena
- EPA Proposes Crackdown On Air Emissions Of Lead
- Justice Opens New Office To Handle FISA Requests
- Pelosi Not Pumped Up By Gas-Tax Suspension
