White House Official Outlines How Reconciliation Bill Will Help Education

Director of the Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes outlined the educational benefits the recently signed reconciliation bill will provide. These include changes to the student loan system, investments for minority colleges and the expansion of Pell Grants. (0:40)
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Americans Who Choose Careers In Public Service Could Receive Breaks On Student Loans, Says Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan touted recent changes to the education system Tuesday after President Barack Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, explaining that Americans who choose a career in public service will receive benefits.

“If you go into public service… after 10 years of public service work, all of your debt will be forgiven.” (0:23)
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