Debt-Limit Deal Cuts College Kids a Break

Laura Meckler:

One federal program emerged with more money in the deficit-reduction deal signed into law this week: Pell grants, which help low-income students pay for college.

The White House and its allies cited the increase when they urged Democrats to vote for the broader legislation, which was almost all about cutting government spending.

The final deal "protects Pell grants from deep near-term cuts," Sen. Kent Conrad (D., N.D.) said Monday on the Senate floor. "I think most of us understand how important Pell grants are to providing opportunities to young, talented people all across America to improve themselves through higher education."

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 5, 2011 1:05 AM
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