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Thursday, May 30, 2013  U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is promoting a plan to cut interest rates on federally subsidized student loans.

Friday, June 29, 2012  College students would escape a steep increase in interest rates on loans if the House and Senate agree Friday on a deal that would also salvage millions of construction jobs.

Friday, April 27, 2012  House GOP set to curb student loan costs, put Democrats in bind over health care cuts

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters