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Dick Durbin: “Student loans are different than other debts. They are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. A student loan you will carry to…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
Student loans are different than other debts. They are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. A student loan you will carry to the grave.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the unique burden of student loans compared to other debts.

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