Tom Harkin: “Our budget also addresses another issue that's been on all of our minds recently, mental health services and the ongoing…”

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

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.

Our institution's performance, measured by student withdrawal and default rates, is one of the best of any examined, and it appears that students are faring well at this degree-based college.

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…