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Young People & Students
Why I am voting for the new American Dream
My brother and I both can identify with President Obama and Democrats, because the President and this party are open to and work toward diverse interpretations of the American Dream.
Read MoreGood news for students
Good news today for the 7.4 million college students who faced an interest rate hike on their loans. DNC Youth Council Celebrates Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act - Important Victory for Young Americans
Jason Rae, chair of the DNC Youth Council and DNC member from Wisconsin, issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act: “Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for all young people in this country. Unfortunately, there are people like Mitt Romney and John Boehner who don’t understand the issues that face the Millennial generation."
Read More40 Years of Pell Grants, 40 Years of Promise
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pell Grant, a program that has helped over 60 million low-income Americans afford a college education.
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Student Loan Debt Repayment Reform
October 28, 2011In an effort to help put America back to work, President Obama refined the repayment process of federal loans allowing students to lower their rates to 10% of their discretionary income. The proposal will allow 1.6 million students to cap their loan payments making college more affordable than ever.
Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
The majority of the Armed Forces is comprised of Young Americans volunteering to defend this nation and its ideals. However, a sect of the population was forced to hide their sexual orientation in order to do so. President Obama lead the charge to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell allowing gay and lesbian members of the Armed Forces to serve openly for the first time in American history.
Health Care Reform for Young Americans
The Affordable Care Act opened access to health care to millions of Americans. Young Americans in particular saw change in the elimination of preexisting conditions for minors and the ability to stay on a parent or guardian’s health insurance plan until the age of 26 allowing them to finish school or search for a job without worrying about their health care.
