Tom Harkin: “I appreciate that very much, Senator Specter.”

I particularly appreciate that the students from Westwood, which closed in 2016, finally have been granted relief.

I look forward to her speedy confirmation.

The Protect Student Borrowers Act would hold colleges and universities accountable for student loan defaults by requiring them to repay a percentage of defaulted loans.

I thank my dear friend and colleague, long-standing in the Senate and in the House before, and to thank the Senator for her intellectual and energetic leadership on all issues concerning the environment and the health of our people and the…