Direct Federal Students Loans: a Better Option Than Relying on Private Lenders

Washington Post | May. 8, 2009 (Editorial)

We see little compelling reason to continue propping up private lenders. Sallie Mae, the largest private lender, agrees. Its compromise proposal would also allow private firms to originate loans and then pass them on to the Treasury in return for fees. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Business, Education
Topics: Obama Administration, Finance, College, Education Reform
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - May 7, 2009 - 11:17 PM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Kristin Gorski (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - May 7, 2009 - 11:17 PM PDT
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Kristin Gorski
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 by Kristin Gorski - May. 8, 2009

A cogent, thoughtfully written piece. It concisely explains the benefits and limitations of President Obama's college loan funding policy. Very brief, not well sourced.

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Derek Hawkins
3.6
 by Derek Hawkins - May. 7, 2009

Congress could adopt Mr. Obama’s sensible plan to reduce these subsidies without buying into his desire to essentially turn Pell Grants into an entitlement program. ... More »

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