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Originally Posted by texdav
In the end its just changes in form as the law isn't being changed. He has limited power to effect any real change with congress.
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Seriously? Have you been paying attention to the last 6 years?
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Originally Posted by PedroMartinez
IMHO, these easy to get student loans has helped to drive up costs of college. What happened to the price of housing when practically anybody was able to get a mortgage?
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Yes, easy government money is largely responsible for the rise in tuition at universities far exceeding inflation.
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Originally Posted by cb at sea
The solution is to tell folks that a college education isn't ALWAYS needed....we need folks to be brick layers, plumbers, HVAC pros....electricians...mechanics....the list goes on! Not everyone needs to incur major debt! This education debt is KILLING our future! Learn a trade...make big bucks....it works!
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Computer networking and programming too. Yes, there needs to be a return to vocational schools.
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Originally Posted by Cav Scout wife
I have said that for years! Bring back vo-tech! I do NOT need my trashman to have a Master's degree, lol!
True, but the bank bail outs were THEIR fault not MINE, and we ALL still have to pay for them, same with the airlines, and car industry. If the Gov can bailout those huge corporations with billions of dollars, then they can throw a bone to the little guys on occasion as well!  |
In all fairness the government also caused some of the problems in all those industries as well. There is blame to spread around.
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