Stop President Bush's Proposal to Cut Student Loan Program
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We oppose the Bush Administration's recent proposal to slash $1.3 billion from the student loan program by requiring students to pay higher interest rates on loan consolidation. A tax-increase-in-disguise both for current students and for those who have already graduated, these cuts could cost the average student loan-holder $10,000 more in interest over the life of his or her loan. Without student loans, many young people would not be able to go to college. By putting loans out of reach, the President is blocking millions of Americans' path to a brighter future.
We are especially concerned about this plan, as 59\% of 13 million single parent women in this country pursue higher education to better their lives and that of their children. Many are dependent upon raising their standard of living through education as the primary if not sole financial provider for their families.
The future of our children and our country depends on an educated and skilled workforce. By proposing cuts to the student loan program, President Bush is gambling with our future. I am deeply disappointed in the President's proposal and sign this petition urging President Bush to reconsider these short-sighted cuts.
We are especially concerned about this plan, as 59\% of 13 million single parent women in this country pursue higher education to better their lives and that of their children. Many are dependent upon raising their standard of living through education as the primary if not sole financial provider for their families.
The future of our children and our country depends on an educated and skilled workforce. By proposing cuts to the student loan program, President Bush is gambling with our future. I am deeply disappointed in the President's proposal and sign this petition urging President Bush to reconsider these short-sighted cuts.
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Stephen P
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How can you cut the money out for people who work very hard and don't have the money to pay for school?
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Baltimore, 21222
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Katherine Annez
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This is an outrage! Education should be our nation's number one priority. The fact that poverty stricken people need to take out loans at all, is bad enough. It is obvious that our government knows that its current abuse of power is possible because of th
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Wendy O
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single, struggling mother of three -- currently I have completed 22 credit hours in Pre-Dental Studies at the local junior college, possible only through financial aid
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Pensacola, 32504
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Levi P
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I'm trying to get into college on a Pell Grant and Student Loan and that still only covers 40% of my tuition not counting cost of living. Because of this I may not be able to attend college. This is crazy!!
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Vinemont, AL 35179
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Marni Bridges
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One thing that should not be taxed is education. Education is priceless.
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Drexel Hill 19026
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