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Student loans stay down for now; future unsure
House approves bill tying rates to financial markets
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All that’s left to lower borrowing costs to college students this year is President Barack Obama’s signature. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to approve legislation linking student loan interest rates to the financial markets. It’s good news for now, though interest rates will be higher when the economy improves.