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Jack Reed: “This is a growing drag on our economy.”

On the recordMay 19, 2015
This is a growing drag on our economy.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Reed highlights the negative impact of student loan debt on the economy.

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