[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 60 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E831]
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     CONGRATULATING SARA GABRIELLE, JAREK BAKKEN AND DANIEL YEHIELI

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2011

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sara 
Gabrielle, Jarek Bakken, and Daniel Yehieli, second prize winners of C-
SPAN's Student Cam competition. Sara, Jarek and Daniel created a 
fantastic video entitled ``The Price Tag of the American Dream'' which 
details the challenges of paying for college.
  Sara, Jarek and Daniel do an excellent job of highlighting the 
struggles that so many college students face today. Rising costs have 
limited access to an affordable higher education for many potential 
college students. I was pleased to see that this video explains many of 
the new benefits available to students as a result of the recent 
student loan law. Pell grants, college tax credits and the income-based 
repayment plan will be valuable tools that will make college more 
affordable for millions of Americans.
  Sara, Jarek and Daniel's video illustrates both the challenges that 
many college students face today as well as the tools that are 
available to make college more affordable. I'm proud to represent Sara, 
Jarek and Daniel in Congress and wish them the best in their future 
endeavors.