Tom Harkin: “a world class education for our students is directly linked to a world class economy for our Nation.”

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

will the Senator from Tennessee yield? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.

I am proud to introduce my comprehensive proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, the main law governing institutions of higher education in this country. My bill, the Higher Education Affordability Act, is the product of…