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Dick Durbin: Unfortunately, the rising costs of college and bad actors like for-profit colleges mean that students are taking out…

On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Unfortunately, the rising costs of college and bad actors like for-profit colleges mean that students are taking out more loans.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the challenges of rising college costs and predatory practices.

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