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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3221 Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59147</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Gates Versus the White House</title>
    <link href="http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34055" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6460608</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Events Online</name>
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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates fired a verbal warning shot at President Obama yesterday over the White House&#8217;s continuing indecision on a new strategy -- including a troop surge -- that Gen. Stanley McChrystal has recommended for Afghanistan. 
White&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=34055&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Anti-ACORN legislation may splash back onto Boeing, other federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/30/anti-acorn-legislation-may-splash-back-onto-boeing-other-federal-contractors-group-says/38439/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252319</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>OC Watchdog: Your Tax Dollars at Work (blog)</name>
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The House passed the &#226;&#8364;&#339;Student Aid&#226;&#8364;* bill (HR 3221), which included a ban on federal funding to anyone who &#226;&#8364;&#339;has filed a fraudulent form with any Federal or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/30/anti-acorn-legislation-may-splash-back-onto-boeing-other-federal-contractors-group-says/38439/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>VIEWPOINT: American Graduation Initiative important for Pierce County</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252317</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
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Legislation to accomplish this goal, HR 3221, has passed in the US House of Representatives and is headed for the US Senate. We believe this legislation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/othervoices/story/898597.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill would help students access federal loan program</title>
    <link href="http://www.app.com/article/20090930/NEWS/90930103/1004/NEWS01/Bill+would+help+students+access+federal+loan+program" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252315</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Asbury Park Press</name>
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J., appeared at Brookdale Community College to discuss the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221), a measure that is expected to generate $87 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.app.com/article/20090930/NEWS/90930103/1004/NEWS01/Bill+would+help+students+access+federal+loan+program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www2.eufaulatribune.com/euf/news/opinion/columnists/article/bill_helps_students_saves_money/96055/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242612</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eufaula Tribune</name>
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HR 3221 is estimated to save $87 billion over 10 years. I also supported an amendment to the bill which expressly prohibited any federal funds from going to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.eufaulatribune.com/euf/news/opinion/columnists/article/bill_helps_students_saves_money/96055/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report: Jobless checks</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242611</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vernon Hills Review</name>
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... ousting the private firms that dominate the federal program. Rep Davis voted Yes and Rep. Roskam voted No on HR 3221 that passed 253-171.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nyunews.com/news/2009/sep/28/loans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6236685</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NYU Washington Square News</name>
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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (HR 3221) would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and end a program that gives government ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nyunews.com/news/2009/sep/28/loans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mike Rogers: Washington not on East Alabamians&amp;#39; good list</title>
    <link href="http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/opinion/mike_rogers/article/mike_rogers_washington_not_on_east_alabamians_good_list/95686/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232906</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Opelika Auburn News</name>
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... HR 3221, The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. While well intentioned in some features, this bill again boils down to a government takeover of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/opinion/mike_rogers/article/mike_rogers_washington_not_on_east_alabamians_good_list/95686/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill to Cut Federal Funding for ACORN Passed by House of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232905</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Inland Empire</name>
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House Republicans offered the legislation, designed to block all taxpayer funding of scandal-plagued ACORN, during debate on HR 3221 this afternoon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inlandempire.us/rss/article.php?client=redfusion&amp;amp;id=20090928140512&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill would give control of student loans to federal government</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090927/NEWS01/909270336/Bill+would+give+control+of+student+loans+to+federal+government" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6219467</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
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Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, said he was among the members of the House who voted in favor of bill HR 3221 because, he said, it will end predatory student ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090927/NEWS01/909270336/Bill+would+give+control+of+student+loans+to+federal+government&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Student loan bill raises questions</title>
    <link href="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090926/NEWS/90926015/Student+loan+bill+raises+questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213440</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Montgomery Advertiser</name>
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Bobby Bright, D-Montgomery, said he was among the members of the House who voted in favor of bill HR 3221 because, he said, it will end predatory student ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090926/NEWS/90926015/Student+loan+bill+raises+questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Government-guaranteed student loans good for students, parents and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209945</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fort Worth Star Telegram</name>
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The House last week passed HR 3221, which would end new taxpayer subsidies to companies that lend students money for college. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.star-telegram.com/242/story/1637207.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Funding our local schools is key issue</title>
    <link href="http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/sep/26/funding-our-local-schools-key-issue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209944</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Andalusia Star-News</name>
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HR 3221 is estimated to save $87 billion over 10 years. The savings created by the bill are invested into increased funding for Pell Grants, early childhood ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/news/2009/sep/26/funding-our-local-schools-key-issue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.northstarnational.com/2009/09/25/hate-politics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207957</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The North Star National</name>
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[HR 3221, #719, 9/17/09] &#226;&#8364;&#339;Representative Eric Cantor voted in favor of an Amendment offered by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-VA) that would strike $7 billion in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northstarnational.com/2009/09/25/hate-politics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress to end government subsidies to private lenders</title>
    <link href="http://www.jhunewsletter.com/news/2009/09/24/NewsFeatures/Congress.To.End.Government.Subsidies.To.Private.Lenders-3782667.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6207959</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Johns Hopkins News-Letter</name>
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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, was passed with a vote of 253 to 171 and will go to the Senate by the end of the month. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jhunewsletter.com/news/2009/09/24/NewsFeatures/Congress.To.End.Government.Subsidies.To.Private.Lenders-3782667.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sallie Mae Rewards House Members Opposed to Student Loan Overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&amp;amp;doc_id=4435" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199592</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AACRAO Transcript</name>
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... directed a disproportionate share of those funds to lawmakers who voted against the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&amp;amp;doc_id=4435&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&amp;amp;story=61848" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199591</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun</name>
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Last Thursday, the Democratic-led US House of Representatives approved HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&amp;amp;story=61848&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NC State President Presents Tuition Increase To Trustees</title>
    <link href="http://www.northcentralohio.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=37880" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199590</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North Central Ohio</name>
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Plotts said last week the House of Representatives passed Bill HR 3221 the Student Aid Fiscal Responsibility Act, which calls for an increase in the Pell ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northcentralohio.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=37880&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House of Representatives Pass Bill To Make College More ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/28643" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191680</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eGov monitor</name>
    </author>
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The US House of Represenatives voted to pass the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221) last week which represents the biggest increase in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/28643&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action on ACORN? Don&amp;#39;t Hold Your Breath</title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,554680,00.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191679</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FOXNews</name>
    </author>
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The bill is actually hr 3221. Geez, John &#226;&#8364;&#8221; what is it, would you say, that you actually do all day? We know you don&amp;#39;t read the bills: REP. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,554680,00.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Early Childhood Misstep</title>
    <link href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/22/early-childhood-education-bill-opinions-contributors-chester-e-finn-jr.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186973</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Forbes</name>
    </author>
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Three big flaws in particular: HR 3221 is a bureaucratic hodgepodge that calls for all manner of councils, commissions and coordinators. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/22/early-childhood-education-bill-opinions-contributors-chester-e-finn-jr.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Statement by Secretaries Duncan and Sebelius on House Passage of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184239</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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... praised progress made by Congress today as the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), HR 3221, passed the US House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://media-newswire.com/release_1099231.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Here&amp;#39;s how area members of Congress, Senate voted last week</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090921/OSH0101/909210369/1987/OSHopinion" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6184240</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Oshkosh Northwestern</name>
    </author>
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17 passed a bill (HR 3221) to shift federally backed student loans to direct lending by the Department of Education, excluding the private-sector lenders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20090921/OSH0101/909210369/1987/OSHopinion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.allgov.com/ViewNews/House_Expands_College_Aid_Ends_Subsidies_to_Private_Lenders_90921" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179537</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Times-Standard</name>
    </author>
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Thursday, Thompson voted for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, which aims to make it more affordable for students to attend college ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allgov.com/ViewNews/House_Expands_College_Aid_Ends_Subsidies_to_Private_Lenders_90921&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thompson backs student aid</title>
    <link href="http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_13385417" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175296</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Times-Standard</name>
    </author>
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Thursday, Thompson voted for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, which aims to make it more affordable for students to attend college ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_13385417&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Iowa delegation splits on student loan reforms</title>
    <link href="http://iowaindependent.com/19994/iowa-delegation-splits-on-student-loan-reforms" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175295</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Iowa Independent</name>
    </author>
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HR 3221, also known as the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, would support early childhood education and provide for &#226;&#8364;&#339;green&#226;&#8364;* school building ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iowaindependent.com/19994/iowa-delegation-splits-on-student-loan-reforms&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70185" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6184241</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Breeze</name>
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HR 3221 says the government will reinvest $40 billion dollars to increase the maximum annual Pell Grant scholarship to $5550 in 2010 and to $6900 by 2019. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70185&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama arrival draws near</title>
    <link href="http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/09/20/news/local/doc4ab6d89ac7e8d762646305.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168492</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Glens Falls Post-Star</name>
    </author>
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The proposed legislation, HR 3221, which passed the House on Thursday, also would establish a new competitive grant program for community colleges to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/articles/2009/09/20/news/local/doc4ab6d89ac7e8d762646305.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sablan supports student aid bill in floor debate</title>
    <link href="http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=1&amp;amp;newsID=93699" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168462</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saipan Tribune</name>
    </author>
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HR 3221 seeks to increase Pell Grant awards for individual students to as much as $5500 next year, increases the number of students eligible for Pell Grants ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=1&amp;amp;newsID=93699&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Butterfield explains his vote against &amp;quot;defunding&amp;quot; ACORN</title>
    <link href="http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-18-238441.112112_Rep_Butterfield_explains_his_vote_against_defunding_ACORN.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6164550</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
First Congressional District Congressman GK Butterfield was one of only 75 representatives to vote against the amendment to HR 3221 that some contend ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-18-238441.112112_Rep_Butterfield_explains_his_vote_against_defunding_ACORN.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090920/ARTICLE/909201047/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6164549</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Acorn funding ban: Voting 345-75, members barred the community-advocacy group Acorn from receiving funding in HR 3221 (above). This followed release of an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090920/ARTICLE/909201047/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090920_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6164548</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voting 253-171, the House passed a bill (HR 3221) that would shift federally backed student loans to direct lending by the Department of Education, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090920_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call: House OKs student loan overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.reflector.com/news/roll-call-house-oks-student-loan-overhaul-844746.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6168463</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greenville Daily Reflector</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
17 passed a bill (HR 3221) to shift federally backed student loans to direct lending by the Department of Education, excluding the private-sector lenders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reflector.com/news/roll-call-house-oks-student-loan-overhaul-844746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/19/house-minority-leader-calls-special-vote-defund-acorn" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6164530</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House voted 345-75, and attached the provision to HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. The Senate voted 85-11, and attached the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/19/house-minority-leader-calls-special-vote-defund-acorn&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16023-Sacramento-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d19-The-House-and-Senate-votes-to-defund-ACORN" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156094</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House voted 345-75, and attached the provision to HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. The Senate voted 85-11, and attached the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16023-Sacramento-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m9d19-The-House-and-Senate-votes-to-defund-ACORN&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/September09/19/StdnLoan-19Sep09.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6156093</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mid-Hudson News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
GOSHEN - Congressman John Hall announced the passing of HR 3221, or The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), to an auditorium full of High ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2009/September09/19/StdnLoan-19Sep09.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Higher Education: House Passes Student Loan Bill With Further ...</title>
    <link href="http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/601/higher_education_act_souder_drug_provision_limited" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148200</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drug War Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill will next go to a conference committee, whose job will be to produce a reconciled version of HR 3221 and a yet-to-be-passed Senate bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/601/higher_education_act_souder_drug_provision_limited&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Morning Briefing: House Moves Student Aid Bill, Senate Clears ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillreports.com/091809.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148199</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Murphy (CT) - Clarifies that states may use funds awarded as Quality Pathways Grants under Section 403(a) of Title IV of HR 3221 to establish or support ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/091809.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Conyers has a rough floor outing</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/59361-conyers-has-a-rough-floor-outing" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148198</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, Conyers meant HR 3221 -- the education bill cleared by the Senate -- and not HR 3200. That bill is House Democrats&amp;#39; healthcare reform package.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/59361-conyers-has-a-rough-floor-outing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would boost education payments for some</title>
    <link href="http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/military_studentaid_gibill_091809w/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148197</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AirForceTimes.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation, HR 3221, would create a supplemental education grant payable to private-school students if their fees are less than the Post-9/11 GI Bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/09/military_studentaid_gibill_091809w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>redstate: House of Representatives Votes to Take Over All Student ...</title>
    <link href="http://readmylipsticknetwork.blogspot.com/2009/09/redstate-house-of-representatives-votes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148196</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Governor Sarah Palin&amp;#39;s Accomplishments (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s a good write-up from redstate: If you want an indication of just how radical the Democrats in Congress have become, consider the vote on HR 3221. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://readmylipsticknetwork.blogspot.com/2009/09/redstate-house-of-representatives-votes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>David Price votes against Defund ACORN Act</title>
    <link href="http://orange.mync.com/site/orange/news%7CSports%7CLifestyles/story/42012/David_Price_votes_against_Defund_ACORN_Act" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148195</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MyNC.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
David Price is one of 75 House members to vote against HR 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://orange.mync.com/site/orange/news%7CSports%7CLifestyles/story/42012/David_Price_votes_against_Defund_ACORN_Act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Jackson Votes For The Single Largest Investment In ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=10221:congressman-jackson-votes-for-the-single-largest-investment-in-college-aid-in-american-history&amp;amp;catid=88888923&amp;amp;Itemid=88889536" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148194</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221--The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA)--will expand access to an affordable college education to more American students, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=10221:congressman-jackson-votes-for-the-single-largest-investment-in-college-aid-in-american-history&amp;amp;catid=88888923&amp;amp;Itemid=88889536&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Local Congressmen on ACORN controversy</title>
    <link href="http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/local_wavy_congressmen_on_acorn_20090918" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6148193</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WAVY-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Robert C. &amp;quot;Bobby&amp;quot; Scott (D-VA-03) issued the following statement regarding his vote on the motion to recommit HR 3221, the Student Aid and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/local_wavy_congressmen_on_acorn_20090918&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/09/18/house_approves_obama_plan_to_put_end_to_student_loan_subsidies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6142703</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilkes Barre Times-Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;I agree with the intent of HR 3221 to allow as many students as possible to go to college, while also investing in community colleges, but I do not believe ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/09/18/house_approves_obama_plan_to_put_end_to_student_loan_subsidies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/17/house-votes-strip-acorn-federal-funding/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6142702</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221 passed the House today (9-17-09) by a vote of 253-171, mostly along party lines. The bill was strongly supported by President Obama and opposed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/17/house-votes-strip-acorn-federal-funding/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3221--the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-17-238432.112112_HR_3221the_Student_Aid_and_Fiscal_Responsibility_Act_of_2009_is_a_good_thing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6252316</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We realize HR 3221 is still a long way for being passed, even though it cleared the House 253-171, mostly along party lines. It must still get past the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-17-238432.112112_HR_3221the_Student_Aid_and_Fiscal_Responsibility_Act_of_2009_is_a_good_thing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House passes college-aid overhaul</title>
    <link href="http://www.indystar.com/article/20090917/BUSINESS/90917034/1003/House+OKs+massive+college+aid+overhaul" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6242614</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indianapolis Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;If the US House passes HR 3221 today, as it is expected to do, then it will be up to the US Senate to stop the government takeover,&amp;quot; Burton said in remarks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indystar.com/article/20090917/BUSINESS/90917034/1003/House+OKs+massive+college+aid+overhaul&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kanjorski statement on student loan legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesleader.com/news/Kanjorski_statement_on_student_loan_legislation_091809.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6184244</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilkes Barre Times-Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;I agree with the intent of HR 3221 to allow as many students as possible to go to college, while also investing in community colleges, but I do not believe ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesleader.com/news/Kanjorski_statement_on_student_loan_legislation_091809.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House votes 345-75 to bar ACORN from all Federal funds</title>
    <link href="http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-17-238433.112112_House_votes_34575_to_bar_ACORN_from_all_Federal_funds.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6184242</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221 passed the House today (9-17-09) by a vote of 253-171, mostly along party lines. The bill was strongly supported by President Obama and opposed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-09-17-238433.112112_House_votes_34575_to_bar_ACORN_from_all_Federal_funds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1237693.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6184238</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We realize HR 3221 is still a long way for being passed, even though it cleared the House 253-171, mostly along party lines. It must still get past the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1237693.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Science Careers Blog</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.sciencemag.org/sciencecareers/2009/09/us-house-passes.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6164551</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Science Magazine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives approved today by a 235-171 vote the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221), which plans to change the way many ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.sciencemag.org/sciencecareers/2009/09/us-house-passes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/college-aid-bill/361911/Sep-17-2009_7-05-am/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6156092</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We realize HR 3221 is still a long way for being passed, even though it cleared the House 253-171, mostly along party lines. It must still get past the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/college-aid-bill/361911/Sep-17-2009_7-05-am/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0919/p02s13-usgn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6150668</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beaufort Observer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221 passed the House today (9-17-09) by a vote of 253-171, mostly along party lines. The bill was strongly supported by President Obama and opposed by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0919/p02s13-usgn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Financial aid bill to assist Valley students</title>
    <link href="http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=13100" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6142704</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Central Valley Business Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221 passed the House by a vote of 253-171. Under the legislation, students in the San Joaquin Valley are expected to see Pell Grant funding increase ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=13100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement by Secretaries Duncan and Sebelius on House Passage of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/09/09172009b.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139493</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. Department of Education (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... praised progress made by Congress today as the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), HR 3221, passed the US House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/09/09172009b.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/house_passes_overhaul_of_college_aid_program/52742/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139492</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Reports in Washington verify that the House leaders will put the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (HR 3221) to a full vote as soon as today ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/house_passes_overhaul_of_college_aid_program/52742/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACORN aside, loan-reform bill passes</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/17/2073724.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139433</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3221 -- Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 -- would essentially &amp;quot;push private lenders out of the federal college loan business and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/17/2073724.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would put $4M into CNMI student aid</title>
    <link href="http://www.guampdn.com/article/20090918/NEWS01/909180316/1002/Bill-would-put--4M-into-CNMI-student-aid" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139431</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pacific Daily News</name>
    </author>
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In addition, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, sends more money to community colleges, such as the Northern Marianas College, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guampdn.com/article/20090918/NEWS01/909180316/1002/Bill-would-put--4M-into-CNMI-student-aid&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boyd Fights to Protect Hundreds of Jobs in Bay County</title>
    <link href="http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/boyd_fights_to_protect_hundreds_of_jobs_in_bay_county/mbb7718863/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139428</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WMBB-TV</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... jobs in North Florida, specifically those at SallieMae in Bay County, by voting against the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (HR 3221). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/boyd_fights_to_protect_hundreds_of_jobs_in_bay_county/mbb7718863/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Morning Briefing for September 17, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/17/morning-briefing-for-september-17-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139427</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
While we are all focusing on HR 3200, the House Democrats&amp;#39; health care plan, we should at least glance at HR 3221, the House Democrats&amp;#39; plan to kill off ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/17/morning-briefing-for-september-17-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FRC: We Don&amp;#39;t Need No (Government) Education</title>
    <link href="http://readmylipsticknetwork.blogspot.com/2009/09/frc-we-dont-need-no-government.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139426</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alaska Governor Sarah Palin&amp;#39;s Accomplishments (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today in the House of Representatives, HR 3221, the &amp;quot;Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009,&amp;quot; is expected to be voted on. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://readmylipsticknetwork.blogspot.com/2009/09/frc-we-dont-need-no-government.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Morning Briefing: House Clears Vehicle Technology Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.capitolhillreports.com/091709.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139425</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
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... program from heavy duty nonroad equipment to mobile nonroad equipment. The House today turns to the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillreports.com/091709.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House votes to de-fund ACORN</title>
    <link href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/17/2073493.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139424</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>msnbc.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
UPDATE 3 *** In case anyone cares, student-loan reform (HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009) also passed, 253-171. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/09/17/2073493.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;quot;One Minutes&amp;quot; (5 per side)</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/17/1586/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139418</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Complete Consideration of HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Education and Labor) Morning Business for 1 hour ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/17/1586/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/politics/2009/9/10/fact_check_will_hr_3200_benefit.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139417</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;US PIRG praises the US House of Representatives for passing HR 3221 - the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. Federal aid programs have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/politics/2009/9/10/fact_check_will_hr_3200_benefit.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/09/17/BL2009091701075.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139416</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House meets at 10 am and will take up complete consideraton of HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/09/17/BL2009091701075.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/15/782634/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6242615</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Peters &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) Begin Consideration of HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/15/782634/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New act proposed in House to help send more kids to college</title>
    <link href="http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/09/15/new-act-proposed-house-help-send-more-kids-college" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6175321</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CU Columbia Spectator</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The act&#226;&#8364;&#8221;officially known as HR 3221&#226;&#8364;&#8221;would reform the federal student loan system and the financial aid application process, and funnel additional money to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/09/15/new-act-proposed-house-help-send-more-kids-college&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Colleges&amp;#39; Fiscal Picture Brightens (Slightly), Moody&amp;#39;s Says</title>
    <link href="http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/09/16/qt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139430</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inside Higher Ed</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Statement of Administration Policy issued by the Office of Management and Budget formally endorsed HR 3221, which would essentially end the lender-based ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/09/16/qt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/16/1575/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139423</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Peters &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) Begin Consideration of HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/16/1575/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE DAILY WHIPLINE - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-daily-whipline-wednesday-september-16-2009-/2009/09/16/4374961.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139422</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMC Net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
746 - Rule to provide for consideration of HR 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Rep. Polis - Rules): The structured rule provides ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-daily-whipline-wednesday-september-16-2009-/2009/09/16/4374961.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EDITORIAL: Stick with Sallie Mae</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsherald.com/articles/student-77491-loans-sallie.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139421</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The News Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
he US House is expected to vote on the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221), a bill that would replace federally subsidized college student ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsherald.com/articles/student-77491-loans-sallie.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/09/16/BL2009091600853.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6139419</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House meets at 10 am, with votes lasting until approximately 5 pm The House will begin consideration of HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/blog/2009/09/16/BL2009091600853.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0d096283-80ce-0971-01e1-54caa00016e5" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6252318</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0d096283-80ce-0971-01e1-54caa00016e5&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/08bf6ba0-80ce-0971-0168-b4e3c780568d" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6246634</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/08bf6ba0-80ce-0971-0168-b4e3c780568d&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0844d0a1-80ce-0971-0069-4aab3e933b55" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6242613</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0844d0a1-80ce-0971-0069-4aab3e933b55&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/018fcefd-80ce-0971-00a7-75d1242c4c16" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6236686</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/018fcefd-80ce-0971-00a7-75d1242c4c16&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0291f12a-80ce-0971-0107-bef5a44cfeb0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6232907</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/0291f12a-80ce-0971-0107-bef5a44cfeb0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/fee786de-80ce-0971-0059-3b3e21643210" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6228359</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/fee786de-80ce-0971-0059-3b3e21643210&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/fe851b63-80ce-0971-0142-282cb7149400" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6228349</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/fe851b63-80ce-0971-0142-282cb7149400&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f9afb8b1-80ce-0971-0114-9173f29727d1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6219479</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f9afb8b1-80ce-0971-0114-9173f29727d1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f8a60ea4-80ce-0971-017a-06d43d3b324f" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6215639</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f8a60ea4-80ce-0971-017a-06d43d3b324f&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f3e73715-80ce-0971-0034-4a920f2fc143" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6213441</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f3e73715-80ce-0971-0034-4a920f2fc143&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f33f5289-80ce-0971-00c7-2ad3744f799f" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6209946</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f33f5289-80ce-0971-00c7-2ad3744f799f&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f33d8a6f-80ce-0971-01b2-5b626f0b4c67" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6207958</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
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Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/f33d8a6f-80ce-0971-01b2-5b626f0b4c67&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/ebe96e50-80ce-0971-006f-5123cd20da73" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6199593</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
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Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/ebe96e50-80ce-0971-006f-5123cd20da73&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/e750fcb1-80ce-0971-00a7-d31a80257c58" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6191681</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
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Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/e750fcb1-80ce-0971-00a7-d31a80257c58&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/e31933bb-80ce-0971-0093-ef7bbefa7509" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6186974</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
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Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/e31933bb-80ce-0971-0093-ef7bbefa7509&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/df8b7b70-80ce-0971-0098-78f66e0e28b3" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6184243</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Common Dreams (press release)</name>
    </author>
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Surrounded by students from area colleges, Congressman Miller stated: &amp;quot;The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will give us the opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komu.com/satellite/SatelliteRender/KOMU.com/ba8a4513-c0a8-2f11-0063-9bd94c70b769/df8b7b70-80ce-0971-0098-78f66e0e28b3&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Another Obama First: Uncle Sam to Create Education Curriculum</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/15/another-obama-first-uncle-sam-to-create-education-curriculum/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6139434</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState (blog)</name>
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This week the House is scheduled to approve HR 3221, an education lending bill that CBO reports will increase the deficit by $50 billion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/blog/2009/09/15/another-obama-first-uncle-sam-to-create-education-curriculum/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.newamerica.net/blog/higher-ed-watch/2009/loan-industry-s-talking-points-14614" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6139420</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
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The US House of Representatives will soon consider HR 3221, the &amp;quot;Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009,&amp;quot; legislation that will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newamerica.net/blog/higher-ed-watch/2009/loan-industry-s-talking-points-14614&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>With Student-Loan Showdown Looming, Lenders Suffer Setback</title>
    <link href="http://chronicle.com/article/With-Student-Loan-Showdown/48389/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6139436</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)</name>
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The analysis, which was released just days before the US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Democratic bill (HR 3221), found that both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chronicle.com/article/With-Student-Loan-Showdown/48389/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Preview: House to vote on student aid bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=93458&amp;amp;cat=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6139437</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saipan Tribune</name>
    </author>
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Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (D-MP) said yesterday that he expects HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, to be acted on by the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=93458&amp;amp;cat=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Welch, officials, students discuss financial aid reform</title>
    <link href="http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/september/welch-officials-students-discuss-financial-aid-reform" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/6139432</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vermont Business Magazine (press release)</name>
    </author>
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The group focused its discussion on the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221), which passed the House Education and Labor Committee this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/september/welch-officials-students-discuss-financial-aid-reform&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GRAYSON TO HOST HOUSING SUMMIT</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2009/08/25/grayson-to-host-housing-summit-ID0304.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/6139438</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
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... Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221), which provides foreclosure prevention and neighborhood stabilization funding to help address the nation&#195;&#162;&#226;&#8218;&#172;&#226;&#8222;&#162;s. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2009/08/25/grayson-to-host-housing-summit-ID0304.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Drug offenders to get student loans ... again</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11932-Portland-Drug-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Drug-offenders-to-get-student-loans--again" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/6139429</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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Directly behind all the hoopla over HR 3220, sits HR 3221. To attend college, loans are critical &#226;&#8364;&#8220; even for those who&amp;#39;ve been responsible, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-11932-Portland-Drug-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Drug-offenders-to-get-student-loans--again&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New legislation includes NBFAA language</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5685142</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SecurityInfoWatch</name>
    </author>
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... and Fiscal Responsibility Act (HR 3221),&#226;&#8364;* included language from the non-profit organization regarding the installation of fire and life safety systems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.securityinfowatch.com/root+level/1312408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional Briefs: Lee supports Obama's racial profiling comments</title>
    <link href="http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2009newspages/congressional_briefs_09_091000271.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-25:/commentary/5685147</id>
    <updated>2009-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Redding News Review</name>
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Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) and Dave Loebsack (IA-02) offered a critical workforce development amendment to HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reddingnewsreview.com/newspages/2009newspages/congressional_briefs_09_091000271.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill to make college more affordable clears House committee</title>
    <link href="http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=1&amp;amp;newsID=92178" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5685149</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saipan Tribune</name>
    </author>
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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, HR 3221, will boost Pell Grant scholarships, lower interest rates on federal tuition loans, create a more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=1&amp;amp;newsID=92178&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2009533391_guests26korsmo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5685146</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Times</name>
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The fund, included in HR 3221, could bring millions of dollars to Washington state to support our efforts. We are fortunate in Washington to have strong ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2009533391_guests26korsmo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislation will increase Pell Grants</title>
    <link href="http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12874838" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5685145</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vallejo Times-Herald</name>
    </author>
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The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, called HR 3221, goes before the House Education and Labor Committee on Tuesday, according to Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_12874838&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kilili co-sponsors student aid legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=92036&amp;amp;cat=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5685150</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saipan Tribune</name>
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The bill, HR 3221, would raise $100 billion by transferring all federal student loans from private lenders to the government-run Direct Loan Program by 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=92036&amp;amp;cat=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The rope the HMOs are selling</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Timothy_Carney/The-rope-the-HMOs-are-selling-50993492.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5568221</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The San Francisco Examiner</name>
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In 2009, Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress are advancing a bill, HR 3221, to kill the entire subsidized student loan business and extend direct federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Timothy_Carney/The-rope-the-HMOs-are-selling-50993492.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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