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New Education Department rules help elite college students at the expense of poor and minorities

Bobby Jindal · May 28, 2014 10:00 am

The Congressional Budget Office says aÃÂ number of government credit programs cost taxpayers more than is shown in official budget figures, including federal student loans andÃÂ Export-Import BankÃÂ credit guarantees. (Thinkstock Image)

CBO: Many government loan programs are more expensive than shown in budget

Joseph Lawler · May 26, 2014 9:00 am

The Senate's crusading liberal Democrat from Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren, once again is pushing legislation intended to alleviate the burden of student debt. This time, her measure exposes a serious problem in the federal government's accounting. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Elizabeth Warren takes on student debt, but there’s a catch

Joseph Lawler · May 23, 2014 12:00 pm

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Editorial cartoon: Student loans

Washington Examiner · May 20, 2014 4:00 am

Academic studies comparing before and after earnings of graduates of for-profit schools show modest increases in pay after completion of training. (Thinkstock)

For-profit schools not the problem with student loan debts

Linda Chavez · May 16, 2014 4:00 am

Student loan debt now exceeds all other consumer debt except mortgages. (Thinkstock)

Making college education affordable

Mona Charen · May 16, 2014 4:00 am

"Student loan debts now exceed more than a trillion dollars," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate Democrats take aim at student loan debt

Lisa Ruhl · May 15, 2014 4:00 am

Pew: Student loans often mean more overall debt

Pew: Student loans often mean more overall debt

Washington Examiner · May 14, 2014 4:54 pm

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said the student loan billÃÂ would be paid for by closing a tax loophole that would have all individuals earning more than $1 million annually to pay a tax rate of at least 30 percent. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Democratic proposal revives ‘Buffett Rule’ tax increase to cover cuts in student loan interest rates

Susan Ferrechio · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

FILE - This April 17, 2014 file photo shows Attorney General Eric Holder speaking in Overland Park, Kansas. Student lender Sallie Mae has reached a $60 million settlement with the federal government to resolve allegations it charged military service members excessive interest rates on their student loans. The settlement was announced Tuesday Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Sallie Mae, Justice Department in $60M settlement

Washington Examiner · May 14, 2014 2:00 am

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Student debt increases to $1.1 trillion, borrowers lagging in home and auto buying

Joseph Lawler · May 13, 2014 3:58 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks during a Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting May 7 at the Treasury Department in Washington. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Janet Yellen warns student debt may be holding back housing recovery

Joseph Lawler · May 8, 2014 4:00 am