Thanks Rep. Kanjorski for Vote to Stop Government Takeover of Student Lending

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ProtectStudentChoice.org today launched a new online video to urge Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey to protect more than 2900 Pennsylvania jobs that are threatened by a government takeover of the student loan industry.

The video is available online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zmKEStv-X4.

The video thanks Congressman Paul Kanjorski and other Democrats who voted no on legislation that would replace private student loan providers with a government-run system.

In a statement to the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader, Rep. Kanjorski stated, "Currently, students have the option to choose between private and public lenders, and I am a firm believer that such choice and competition among lenders is the best proven method for reducing costs and improving services. By omitting private lenders, we would create a monopoly within the federal government regarding student loans.

Continued Kanjorski: "Since I joined Congress, I have worked first and foremost to create jobs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Especially in these difficult economic times, we must work to ensure that the jobs we have stay in the area and that more jobs are created."

Protect Student Choice consists of individuals who have dedicated their careers to helping students finance their college education. The Protect Student Choice initiative will inform the American people and Congress about the costs and consequences of the student loan proposals being debated in Washington. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives last month would result in the loss of 35,000 jobs, end choice and competition in student loans, and impose costly demands on schools and universities.

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