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Jeff Merkley: “Is it fair to say someone from a background where they have less wealth, less assets, is more likely to pay the 9…”

On the recordJune 24, 2013
Is it fair to say someone from a background where they have less wealth, less assets, is more likely to pay the 9 percent than the 3 percent and, therefore, pay a much higher price for their education?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the fairness of interest rates based on wealth and assets.

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