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		Luis's parents worked hard to make a better life for their son, and now he works hard to fulfill his college dreams. As a financial aid recipient, he sees an increasing burden as the costs of higher education rise faster than federal financial aid. Read more >>
		Luis Torres-Guitierrez College Student Laredo, Texas

		Olympic Hurdler Speaks Out for a Title IX Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Olympic Gold Medalist Chantilly, Virginia

		Olympic Gymnast Speaks Out for a Title IX Dominique Dawes Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast ,

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Rep. Allyson Schwartz

It stuns Rep. Schwartz that in a time of national crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and continued fighting in the war in Iraq and against terrorism that the Administration continues to push for the dismantling of Social Security and giving tax cuts to the very wealthy.




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The average annual cost of tuition at a private 4-year college or university is $21,235.

Source:The College Board


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