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Thomas E. Petri: For over two decades, I have argued that our student loan system has unnecessarily lined the pockets of lenders and…

On the recordMay 20, 2009
For over two decades, I have argued that our student loan system has unnecessarily lined the pockets of lenders and middlemen at the expense of students and taxpayers.
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Thomas E. Petri
Wisconsin

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Petri criticizes the student loan system for benefiting lenders over students.

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