Dick Durbin: “Now, look at the parallel universe. Student loan debt totals $1…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2012

Now, look at the parallel universe. Student loan debt totals $1 trillion--not $1.4 trillion, but $1 trillion.

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Durbin compares student loan debt to mortgage debt, highlighting its significant impact on the economy.

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Dick Durbin: “Now, look at the parallel universe. Student loan debt totals $1 trillion--not $1.4 trillion, but $1 trillion.”