[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1080]
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                 H.R. 4902, THE MIDDLE CLASS CHANCE ACT

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
highlight H.R. 4902, the Middle Class CHANCE Act, which I was proud to 
introduce last week.
  As a Pell Grant recipient myself, I know that every dollar counts 
when you're trying to put yourself through college.
  In our changing economy, today's college student is not necessarily 
full-time, living on campus, or between the ages of 18 and 22. Today's 
student is struggling to finish in four years, and today's student is 
averaging nearly $30,000 in student loan debt.
  That is why I am proud to have introduced the Middle Class CHANCE Act 
which will increase access to higher education for all our students by 
restoring the strength and length of the Pell Grant.
  We argue that sensible solutions to our economic difficulties are 
essential to prevent this burden from passing on to our future 
generations. But let's take a look around; our future generations have 
already inherited the burden.
  We cannot rebuild our economy when we do so at the expense of our 
future generations and the American dream of completing a post-
secondary education.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in cosponsoring the Middle Class 
CHANCE Act and make college more affordable and accessible for today's 
student.

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