07/27/2009
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"For the next 12 years, 10,000 Americans will turn 65 each day."
"I have no faith in Congress to come up with--that is not really fair, given the track record of the Chairman and the Ranking Member of this Committee, which is a spectacular one."
"I have seen firsthand students becoming discouraged from completing their degrees because they start to feel overwhelmed by college costs, debt going up, repayment."
"I think these programs, in Maine's experience, have been absolutely critical in filling gaps and thus allowing students to complete their education."