Bill Clinton Likes Obama's Jobs Plan

President Bill Clinton tells the audience at today’s Clinton Symposium conference in Georgetown that he supports President Obama’s jobs plan and student loan plan. (0:24)

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Student Loan Reform Making Significant Steps Toward Keeping Interest Rates Affordable, Says Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said that Tuesday that one of his major priorities is keeping interest rates for student loans low. (0:22)
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Country Is Moving Towards Direct Lending For Student Loans, Says Education Secretary

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says in a live webcast that the U.S. is going to end the role banks play in student loans and push for more direct lending. Duncan says such a move will save the U.S. $68 billion. (0:25)
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Arne Duncan Says America Must Reconsider The Amount Of Time Children Spend In School To Remain Competitive

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says that the time American children spend in schools needs to be reconsidered for the U.S. to remain competitive against students' internationally. (0:47)
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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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