Merkley has been a leading advocate in D.C. for bold new income-based repayment programs to boost college affordability for the middle class
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley welcomed the announcement from the White House today that the administration will expand income-based repayment options for federal student loans, making higher education more affordable for as many as 5 million Americans.
The new plan will expand a 2010 law that allows students with federal student…





