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Joe Courtney: “While I commend President Obama for increasing the maximum Pell grant award to $5,785, I strongly believe that all…”

On the recordApril 15, 2013
While I commend President Obama for increasing the maximum Pell grant award to $5,785, I strongly believe that all federal student loan programs must ensure that students have affordable college loans now and into the future.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney acknowledges Obama's efforts but stresses the need for affordable loans.

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