John Tierney: “We must promote innovation that fully engages partners and existing infrastructures like the community college system.”

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I did file an amendment to this bill that would be considered today. Quite simply, what it does is provide existing student loan borrowers the opportunity to responsibly refinance their…

I appreciate that from my colleague. The reason this mother supports the bill is that she knows it is going to help her daughter pay her loans in a reasonable way, while pursuing other goals this life. This is really, Mr. Speaker, about…

In view of Libya's challenges in building and stabilizing democratic institutions it seems advisable that we review whether or not the success of that country in transitioning has impacted its ability to meet national security requirements.

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland, Steny Hoyer, our Democratic whip.