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Arne Duncan: Having that interest rate double in July through congressional inaction to me is not acceptable.

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Having that interest rate double in July through congressional inaction to me is not acceptable.
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Arne Duncan

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Calling for Congress to act against rising student loan interest rates.

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