Watch, Discuss, Engage at 5:30: Secretary Duncan and Melody Barnes on Making College Affordable
As part of our "Education in Focus" program this week, we’re happy to host Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Domestic Policy Advisor Melody Barnes for a live video chat on making college more affordable. In particular, they’ll be discussing the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act and Obama Administration’s efforts to reform student lending.
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A Budget That Helps Middle Class Families
Last week the Middle Class Task Force previewed a series of initiatives in the President’s FY 11 budget aimed at costs — like child care costs, care-giving, paying for college and retirement – that are squeezing middle class family budgets. These are costs that — along with health care — have risen dramatically for families [...]
Retrofitting and the Middle Class
With the leaves changing color, the air crisper, and the days shorter – fall is fully upon us (well, depending on where you live) - and many Americans are putting the heat back on in their homes. In that spirit, the Vice President is holding a Middle Class Task Force event at the White House [...]
