College Democrats Stand Up Against Immoral Republican Budget Reconciliatio

[MaineDem]

For Immediate Release
November 3, 2005
Contact: Amaya Smith - 202- 863-8148

College Democrats Stand Up Against Immoral Republican Budget Reconciliation

Washington, DC - Today, the College Democrats of America opposed a Republican
budget plan to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting crucial programs
that are important to American college students. The Republican budget would
cut more than $14 billion in student loans that benefit over 14 million
American students every year.

At a time when the cost of college tuition is skyrocketing and students and
their families are struggling to finance the dream of higher education, these
loans open the door to a college education for millions of students
nationwide.

As thousands of young reservists return from serving our nation in Iraq, we
must honor their service and make it easier for those who want to go to
college. Democrats oppose the GOP plan to enact legislation that will prevent
America's youth, including Iraq war veterans, from getting a college
education.

"This budget does not reflect the values of America's youth," said Grant
Woodard, President of the College Democrats. "At a time when families are
struggling with high gas prices, rising health care costs, and the skyrocketing
cost of college tuition, we should be making it easier for families to afford
college, not harder. America can do better. Democrats believe that every
American should have access to higher education and the American dream; it's
time for these priorities to be reflected in the current budget."

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[texpatriot2004]

1. Go College Dems. You tell 'em. nm