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On the recordJuly 8, 2013
At every corner, and specifically in the Senate and the House Rules Committee, Republicans have blocked consideration of any bill that would provide debt relief to students.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Accusing Republicans of obstructing student debt relief measures.

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