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The Golf Tracker

For those wondering, RNC Research did keep track of Barack Obama’s numerous golf outings over the last four years. Nothing including the jobs crisis or debt ceiling negotiations could keep Obama away from his golf game.

Check out the tracker here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/112004121/Obama-Golf-Tracker

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Obama’s 2003 Beyond The Beltway Appearance

In 2003, Obama, then a state senator, appeared on ‘Beyond the Beltway’ and praised Howard Dean.

Obama To Howard Dean: “Congratulations On The Terrific Work You Have Done So Far.” HOST: “Barack Obama is here. He too is an Illinois State Senator. He is seeking the Democratic nomination for the US Senate. Barack you have a comment.” OBAMA: “It’s great to talk to you Governor. Congratulations on the terrific work you have done so far.” DEAN: “And congratulations to you. I see a lot of people around with Obama buttons on. I didn’t know who you were until I saw those buttons and asked.” OBAMA: “You know, I like that. I like that. Just to switch gears for a second. You know, you were out front in opposition to Bush’s policies in Iraq and I actually share many of your views. I’m wondering, obviously now that we are in and we have to move forward, how you’re thinking about troop commitments, investments in Iraq, and what kinds of policies you think need to be pursued currently.” (“Beyond The Beltway,” 8/7/03)

Obama: “Well I Like Dean A Lot.” HOST: “Barack Obama, you have not endorsed any candidate and are not likely to do so, but reaction to what you heard?” OBAMA: “Well I like Dean a lot. You know one of the things that I think is striking about where Democrats are right now is there is an enormous hunger for plain speaking Democrats. I think his major advantage as a governor is that he is not subject to some of the equivocation that the Senate candidates who are — the senators who are in the presidential race — seem to be having problems with. He takes a clear stand, he speaks his mind, and I think that resonates very well with Democratic primary voters. Obviously that also means that he’s alienating some potential general election voters, but I think, in the primary, I think that’s a real strength.” (“Beyond The Beltway,” 8/7/03)

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RNC eBook: Obama’s War On Coal

This is the third part in the RNC’s “Ten For Ten” eBook series featuring the ten things you need to read about Obama in the last ten days of the 2012 campaign. Obama’s War On Coal examines the jobs and industries that are on the line if the President’s assault on American energy is allowed to continue in a second term. 

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The Debate Matrix

Throughout the general election debates, RNC Research relied on a simple matrix of facts to respond to Obama’s false charges. Since the President has been recycling the same talking points really since he first ran for the Senate in 2004, putting together the matrix was relatively straightforward. Many of the President’s charges – to steal an OFA phrase – aren’t based in reality. Head over to Scribd and check out the debate matrix we used here at RNC Research.

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Obama Claims He Made College More Affordable, But Prices Are Up And The Number Of Students With Loan Debt Has Increased Under His Watch

Obama: “I Said I’d Make College More Affordable For Our Young People, And We Delivered On That Promise.” (President Barack Obama, Remarks, Delray Beach, FL, 10/23/12)

Under Obama, The Cost Of College Is At “An All Time High”

The Cost Of College Is Currently At “An All Time High.” “Nationally, the cost of a full credit load has passed $8,000, an all-time high. Throw in room and board, and the average list price for a state school now runs more than $17,000 a year, according to the twin annual reports on college costs and student aid published Wednesday by the College Board.” (Justin Pope, “College Prices Up Again As States Slash Budgets,” The Associated Press, 10/26/11)

Over The Past Two Years, “The Average Cost Of Attending A Four-Year Public University Increased By 15 Percent” According To The U.S. Department Of Education. “The average cost of attending a four-year public university increased by 15 percent over a two-year period, fueled by state budget cuts and tuition increases of 40 percent or more at universities in Georgia, Arizona and California. The U.S. Education Department released the figures Tuesday in its annual look at college affordability.” (Christine Armario, “Average Price Of 4-Year University Up 15 Percent,” The Associated Press , 6/12/12)

In The Past Year, Tuition For Instate Public College Rose 8.3 Percent. “Published in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions average $8,244 in 2011-12, $631 (8.3%) higher than in 2010-11. Average total charges, including tuition and fees and room and board, are $17,131, up 6.0% from 2010-11.” (“Trends In College Pricing 2011,” College Board, 2011-12)

  • In The Past Year, Tuition For Public Two-Year Colleges Rose 8.7 Percent. “Published tuition and fees at public two-year colleges average $2,963, $236 (8.7%) higher than in 2010-11.” (“Trends In College Pricing 2011,” College Board, 2011-12)

The Cost Of College Has Increased “Faster Than The Rate Of Inflation” And If The Current Trend Continues, The Cost Of College “Will Have More Than Doubled In Just 15 Years.” “Nationally, state and local spending per college student, adjusted for inflation, reached a 25-year low this year, jeopardizing the long-held conviction that state-subsidized higher education is an affordable steppingstone for the lower and middle classes. All the while, the cost of tuition and fees has continued to increase faster than the rate of inflation, faster even than medical spending. If the trends continue through 2016, the average cost of a public college will have more than doubled in just 15 years, according to the Department of Education.” (Andrew Martin and Andrew W. Lehren, “A Generation Hobbled By The Soaring Cost Of College,” The New York Times , 5/12/12)

  • The Price Of College Increased “More Than Double” The Rate Of Inflation Between July 2010 And July 2011. “That increase is more than double the inflation rate of 3.6% between July 2010 and July 2011. Family earnings dropped across all income levels. And state funding per student declined by 4% in 2010, the latest year available, and 23% over the past decade, the report says.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Tuition And Fees Rise More Than 8% At U.S. Public Colleges,” USA Today, 10/25/11)

Under Obama, Student Debt Has “Stretched To A Record Number Of U.S. Households”

The Share Of Households With Student Loan Debt Has “Increased Sharply.” “Even as the nation’s households have reduced their total debt in recent years, the share that owes student loans has increased sharply, an analysis of the latest available Federal Reserve data shows.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Report Shows Increase In Those With Student Debt, Loans,” USA Today, 9/27/12)

  • “Student Debt Has Stretched To A Record Number Of U.S. Households - Nearly 1 In 5.” “With college enrollment growing, student debt has stretched to a record number of U.S. households - nearly 1 in 5 - with the biggest burdens falling on the young and poor.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)
  • “Among Households Headed By Someone Younger Than 35, A Record 40% Owe Student Debt, The Highest Share Among Any Age Group.” “The Pew center’s deeper dive into the data found, that among households headed by someone younger than 35, a record 40% owe student debt, the highest share among any age group. Among households earning less than $21,000, outstanding debt represented 24% of household income.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Report Shows Increase In Those With Student Debt, Loans,” USA Today , 9/27/12)

Two-Thirds Of Graduates From The Class Of 2011 Have Student Loan Debt, With An Average Of $26,600, An Increase Of Five Percent From Last Year. “We estimate that two-thirds (66%) of college seniors who graduated in 2011 had student loan debt, with an average of $26,600 for those with loans. The five percent increase in average debt at the national level is similar to the average annual increase over the past few years. (“Student Debt And The Class Of 2011,” The Institute For College & Success, 10/12)

  • “It’s The Latest Snapshot Of The Growing Burden Of Student Debt And It’s Another Discouraging One.” It’s the latest snapshot of the growing burden of student debt and it’s another discouraging one: Two-thirds of the national college class of 2011 finished school with loan debt, and those who borrowed walked off the graduation stage owing on average $26,600 - up about 5 percent from the class before.” (Justin Pope, “Average Debt Up Again For New College Grads,” The Associated Press , 10/18/12)
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Debate Highlight: Obama’s Failed Record On College Education

Obama: “We’ve Seen Millions Of Young People Be Able To Afford College.” OBAMA: “And as a consequence, we’ve seen millions of young people be able to afford college, and that’s going to make sure that young women are going to be able to compete in that marketplace.” (President Barack Obama, Presidential Debate, Hempstead, N.Y., 10/16/12)

Under Obama, The Cost Of College Is At “An All Time High”

Over The Past Two Years, “The Average Cost Of Attending A Four-Year Public University Increased By 15 Percent” According To The U.S. Department Of Education. “The average cost of attending a four-year public university increased by 15 percent over a two-year period, fueled by state budget cuts and tuition increases of 40 percent or more at universities in Georgia, Arizona and California. The U.S. Education Department released the figures Tuesday in its annual look at college affordability.” (Christine Armario, “Average Price Of 4-Year University Up 15 Percent,” The Associated Press , 6/12/12)

In The Past Year, Tuition For Instate Public College Rose 8.3 Percent. “Published in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions average $8,244 in 2011-12, $631 (8.3%) higher than in 2010-11. Average total charges, including tuition and fees and room and board, are $17,131, up 6.0% from 2010-11.” (“Trends In College Pricing 2011,” College Board, 2011-12)

  • In The Past Year, Tuition For Public Two-Year Colleges Rose 8.7 Percent. “Published tuition and fees at public two-year colleges average $2,963, $236 (8.7%) higher than in 2010-11.” (“Trends In College Pricing 2011,” College Board, 2011-12)

With In-State Tuition And Fees At Four-Year Public Colleges Rising An Additional $631 Or 8.3 Percent In Fall 2011, The Cost Of College Is A “Kick In The Gut” For American Families. “It’s a kick in the gut even for students and families hardened to bad financial news: Average in-state tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose an additional $631 this fall, or 8.3 percent, compared with a year ago.” (Justin Pope, “College Prices Up Again As States Slash Budgets,” The Associated Press, 10/26/11)

  • The Cost Of College Is Currently At “An All Time High.” “Nationally, the cost of a full credit load has passed $8,000, an all-time high. Throw in room and board, and the average list price for a state school now runs more than $17,000 a year, according to the twin annual reports on college costs and student aid published Wednesday by the College Board.” (Justin Pope, “College Prices Up Again As States Slash Budgets,” The Associated Press, 10/26/11)

The Cost Of College Has Increased “Faster Than The Rate Of Inflation” And If The Current Trend Continues, The Cost Of College “Will Have More Than Doubled In Just 15 Years.” “Nationally, state and local spending per college student, adjusted for inflation, reached a 25-year low this year, jeopardizing the long-held conviction that state-subsidized higher education is an affordable steppingstone for the lower and middle classes. All the while, the cost of tuition and fees has continued to increase faster than the rate of inflation, faster even than medical spending. If the trends continue through 2016, the average cost of a public college will have more than doubled in just 15 years, according to the Department of Education.” (Andrew Martin and Andrew W. Lehren, “A Generation Hobbled By The Soaring Cost Of College,” The New York Times , 5/12/12)

  • The Price Of College Increased “More Than Double” The Rate Of Inflation Between July 2010 And July 2011. “That increase is more than double the inflation rate of 3.6% between July 2010 and July 2011. Family earnings dropped across all income levels. And state funding per student declined by 4% in 2010, the latest year available, and 23% over the past decade, the report says.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Tuition And Fees Rise More Than 8% At U.S. Public Colleges,”USA Today, 10/25/11)

Under Obama, A Record Number Of Households Struggle With Student Debt

“Student Debt Has Stretched To A Record Number Of U.S. Households - Nearly 1 In 5.” “With college enrollment growing, student debt has stretched to a record number of U.S. households - nearly 1 in 5 - with the biggest burdens falling on the young and poor.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

  • “22.4 Million Households, Or 19 Percent, Had College Debt In 2010… Up From 15 Percent In 2007.” “The analysis by the Pew Research Center found that 22.4 million households, or 19 percent, had college debt in 2010. That is double the share in 1989, and up from 15 percent in 2007, just prior to the recession - representing the biggest three-year increase in student debt in more than two decades.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

“Across All Households, The Average Outstanding College Debt Increased From $23,349 To $26,682.” “Across all households, the average outstanding college debt increased from $23,349 to $26,682. For the poorest 20 percent of households, the average debt rose from $19,018 to $20,640.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

“Because Of The Sluggish Economy, Fewer College Students Than Before Are Able To Settle Into Full-Time Careers Immediately Upon Graduation, Contributing To A Jump In Debt.” “Because of the sluggish economy, fewer college students than before are able to settle into full-time careers immediately upon graduation, contributing to a jump in debt among lower-income households as the young adults take on part-time jobs or attend graduate school, according to Pew.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

  • “40 Percent Of U.S. Households Headed By Someone Younger Than Age 35 Owed College Debt, The Highest Share Of Any Age Group.” “As a share of household income, the debt burden was the greatest for the poorest 20 percent of households, or those making less than $21,044. In all, 40 percent of U.S. households headed by someone younger than age 35 owed college debt, the highest share of any age group.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

Under Obama, More Borrowers Are Defaulting On Student Loans

Last Year, 13.4 Percent Of Borrowers Defaulted On Student Loans Within The First Three Years Of Payments. “The percentage of borrowers who defaulted on federal education loans within the first three years of payments rose to an average of 13.4 percent last year - 22.7 percent for those who attended for-profit colleges - according to statistics released on Friday by the Department of Education.” (Tamar Lewin, “Education Department Report Shows More Borrowers Defaulting On Student Loans,” The New York Times , 9/28/12)

  • “The Rate Of Students Defaulting On Federal Loans Within Two Years, Also Released On Friday, Increased To 9.1 Percent, The Highest Level In More Than A Decade.” (Tamar Lewin, “Education Department Report Shows More Borrowers Defaulting On Student Loans,” The New York Times , 9/28/12)
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Obama Recycled His Plans For A Teacher Corps, Even Though It Is Already Predicted To “Fall Flat”

At Last Night’s Debate, Obama Reiterated His Pledge To “ Hire Another Hundred Thousand Math And Science Teachers.” OBAMA: “But what I’ve also said is let’s hire another hundred thousand math and science teachers to make sure we maintain our technological lead and our people are skilled and able to succeed.” (President Barack Obama, Presidential Debate, Denver, CO, 10/4/12)

Over The Years Obama Has Recycled His Goal To Hire STEM Teachers, But All He Offers Are Failed Plans That Won’t Accomplish Anything

2010 : Obama Announced A “Goal Of Recruiting 10,000 Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math (STEM) Teachers Over The Next Two Years.” “Today, President Barack Obama announced a new goal of recruiting 10,000 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) teachers over the next two years. This announcement will move the country forward on the Obama Administration’s ambitious goal of preparing 100,000 STEM teachers over the next decade.” (Press Release, “President Obama Announces Goal Of Recruiting 10,000 STEM Teachers Over The Next Two Years,” The White House , 9/27/10)

  • Obama: “We Need To Recruit And Train Math And Science Teachers To Support Our Nation’s Students.” OBAMA: “When I came into office, I set a goal of moving our nation from the middle to the top of the pack in math and science education. Strengthening STEM education is vital to preparing our students to compete in the 21st century economy and we need to recruit and train math and science teachers to support our nation’s students.” (Press Release, “President Obama Announces Goal Of Recruiting 10,000 STEM Teachers Over The Next Two Years,” The White House , 9/27/10)

2010: The President’s Council Of Advisors On Science And Technology: “The Federal Government Should Help Recruit, Prepare, And Support At Least 100,000 New STEM Teachers.” “The Federal Government should help recruit, prepare, and support at least 100,000 new STEM teachers with these attributes at the middle school and high school levels over the next decade. It also should support the professional development of all teachers to help them achieve deep STEM content knowledge and mastery of STEM pedagogy. And the Federal Government should recognize and reward the best STEM teachers nationwide through the creation of a STEM Master Teachers Corps.” (“Prepare And Inspire: K-12 Education In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math (STEM) For America’s Future,” The White House, 9/10)

July 2012: The White House Announced A Master Teacher Corps To Increase The Number Of STEM Teachers. “The Obama administration is launching a new teacher initiative designed to retain and train the next generation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers. The administration is launching a Master Teacher Corps, composed of top educators in those fields - who will be given an annual stipend on top of their salary. According to the White House, 50 teachers will be chosen across 50 different locations. The plan is to explain the corps over the next four years to add more than 10,000 teachers.” (Byron Tau, “White House Launches Teacher Corps,” Politico’s 44, 7/18/12)

  • The Administration Says It Will Be Funded Through Obama’s 2013 Education Budget Request. “According to the administration, funds for the new corps will come from the president’s 2013 education budget request that Congress is currently considering.”(Byron Tau, “White House Launches Teacher Corps,” Politico’s 44, 7/18/12)

Due To The High Price Tag, The Plan Is “Likely To Fall Flat Relatively Quickly.” “The idea embodies some of the Obama administration’s most cherished concepts-pay for performance, competitions among local jurisdictions, and asking Congress for money. The last concept probably won’t work. A Republican-led Congress is unlikely to sign off on $1 billion for such a project. That means the competitive and merit pay elements also are likely to fall flat relatively quickly. Even so, the administration is devoting $100 million to the project now, with 35 school districts already lined up to help select 50 winning teachers. President Obama is requesting $1 billion to increase this initial micro-corps to 10,000 teachers.” (Fawn Johnson, “Obama’s Plan For Teaching Corps Could Fall Flat,” National Journal, 7/18/12)

“The House And Senate Both Voted Down Obama’s Budget Earlier In The Year, Making It Far From Certain That Obama Will Be Able To Get Congressional Approval To Spend $1 Billion On Master Teachers.” “The administration will make $100 million available immediately out of an existing fund to incentivize top-performing teachers. Over the longer term, the White House said it plans to launch the program with $1 billion included in Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2013. But the House and Senate both voted down Obama’s budget earlier in the year, making it far from certain that Obama will be able to get congressional approval to spend $1 billion on master teachers.” (Josh Lederman, “Master Teacher Corps: Barack Obama Proposes $1 Billion Effort To Boost Students’ Achievement In Math Science,” The Associated Press, 7/18/12)

“Democrats Tried To Secure Funding For A Similar Program Last Year, But The Proposal Didn’t Reach Either The House Or Senate Floors.” (“Obama Proposes $1 Billion Math And Science Teaching Corps,” NBC News, 7/18/12)

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Obama Wins Chavez Endorsement

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez: “If I Was From The United States, I’d Vote For Obama.” “This isn’t an endorsement President Obama will claim. Hugo Chavez, the socialist president of Venezuela, told state television: ‘I hope this doesn’t harm Obama, but if I was from the United States, I’d vote for Obama.’ Chavez, who like Obama is seeking re-election, also called the American president ‘a good guy,’ reports Reuters. ‘I think that if Obama was from Barlovento or some Caracas neighborhood, he’d vote for Chavez,’ said the Venezuela leader.” (David Jackson, “Obama Gets Endorsement He Doesn’t Want — From Chavez,” USA Today, 10/1/12) 

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Under Obama, Student Loan Debt Sets New Records

Candidate Obama Promised To Tackle The Rising Cost Of Colleges

Obama In 2008: “The Key Is Going To Be Going Forward, Making Sure That Young People In The Future Are Able To Afford To Go To College.” OBAMA: “As I said, what we are looking at potentially is being able to consolidate some of the loans, and if they are part of a broader pool, we may be able to lower interest rates on the debt that they already owe. But the key is going to be going forward, making sure that young people in the future are able to afford to go to college.” (“Barack Obama Answers Your Questions,” MTV, 11/2/08)

  • Obama Promised To Take Steps To Lower Student Loans. OBAMA: “And I meet students - I think the average student is taking out $25,000 to $30,000. That’s a huge burden, especially in a time when wages and income are not going up. So here is what we want to do: increase the Pell Grant program, eliminate banks as middlemen from the direct loan program - they’re taking out billions of dollars in profits - take that money, apply that to increasing the number of loans that are out there and reducing the rates, and then what I want to do is provide a $4,000 tuition credit for every student, every year, in exchange for national service.” (“Barack Obama Answers Your Questions,” MTV, 11/2/08)

Under Obama, A Record One In Five Households Have Student Loan Debt

The Share Of Households With Student Loan Debt Has “Increased Sharply.” “Even as the nation’s households have reduced their total debt in recent years, the share that owes student loans has increased sharply, an analysis of the latest available Federal Reserve data shows.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Report Shows Increase In Those With Student Debt, Loans,” USA Today, 9/27/12)

  • One In Five Households Have Outstanding Student Debt. “Nearly one in five (19%) households in 2010 had outstanding student debt or loans in deferment, up from 15% in 2007, and more than double the number two decades earlier, says the Pew Research Center in a report released Wednesday.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Report Shows Increase In Those With Student Debt, Loans,” USA Today , 9/27/12)
  • “22.4 Million Households, Or 19 Percent, Had College Debt In 2010… Up From 15 Percent In 2007.” “The analysis by the Pew Research Center found that 22.4 million households, or 19 percent, had college debt in 2010. That is double the share in 1989, and up from 15 percent in 2007, just prior to the recession - representing the biggest three-year increase in student debt in more than two decades.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

“Across All Households, The Average Outstanding College Debt Increased From $23,349 To $26,682.” “Across all households, the average outstanding college debt increased from $23,349 to $26,682. For the poorest 20 percent of households, the average debt rose from $19,018 to $20,640.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

“Among Households Headed By Someone Younger Than 35, A Record 40% Owe Student Debt, The Highest Share Among Any Age Group.” “The Pew center’s deeper dive into the data found, that among households headed by someone younger than 35, a record 40% owe student debt, the highest share among any age group. Among households earning less than $21,000, outstanding debt represented 24% of household income.” (Mary Beth Marklein, “Report Shows Increase In Those With Student Debt, Loans,” USA Today, 9/27/12)

“Because Of The Sluggish Economy, Fewer College Students Than Before Are Able To Settle Into Full-Time Careers Immediately Upon Graduation, Contributing To A Jump In Debt.” “Because of the sluggish economy, fewer college students than before are able to settle into full-time careers immediately upon graduation, contributing to a jump in debt among lower-income households as the young adults take on part-time jobs or attend graduate school, according to Pew.” (Hope Yen, “Student Debt Stretches To Record 1 In 5 Households,” The Associated Press, 9/27/12)

Student Loan Debt Is “Crushing The Economy”

Student Debt Has Become “Everyone’s Problem Because It Is Crushing The Economy.” “Now we’re talking about how student debt is everyone’s problem because it is crushing the economy.” (Dan Kadlec, “New Frontier In Student Debt: It Stifles The Housing Recovery,” Time’s “Moneyland,” 9/4/12)

Student Loan Debt “Is Shutting Young People Out Of The Housing Market, Further Depressing What Is Already The Economy’s Most Troubled Sector.” “New findings conclude that this debt is shutting young people out of the housing market, further depressing what is already the economy’s most troubled sector.” (Dan Kadlec, “New Frontier In Student Debt: It Stifles The Housing Recovery,” Time’s “Moneyland,” 9/4/12)

According To A New Report, “As Monthly Student Debt Payments Increase For College Graduates, So Does Their Struggle To Qualify For A Mortgage.” “As monthly student debt payments increase for college graduates, so does their struggle to qualify for a mortgage. Looking at a key factor in qualifying for a mortgage-the debt-to-income ratio-we find some disturbing results.” (Jen Mishory and Rory O’Sullivan, “Denied? The Impact Of Student Debt On The Ability To Buy A House” Young Invincibles , 8/14/12)

  • “Home Purchases Create Jobs And Spur Economic Growth. Cutting Out A Cohort Of Graduates Who Previously Participated In This Market Will Add Another Drag To An Economy Only Just Emerging From The Great Recession.” (Jen Mishory and Rory O’Sullivan, “Denied? The Impact Of Student Debt On The Ability To Buy A House” Young Invincibles , 8/14/12)

“The Student Loan Burden Can’t Help But Forestall Things Like Auto And Home Purchases. Starting Salaries For College Grads Have Not Kept Pace.” “Student debt held at graduation has jumped 46% since 2000; total debt held by the public has soared by 511% in that period. Fed Chief Ben Bernanke has said he does not believe student loans will foment another financial crisis, as mortgage debt did five years ago. But the student loan burden can’t help but forestall things like auto and home purchases. Starting salaries for college grads have not kept pace.” (Dan Kadlec, “New Frontier In Student Debt: It Stifles The Housing Recovery,” Time’s “Moneyland,” 9/4/12)

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As Obama Hurries Back To The Campaign Trail, Hillary Clinton Meets With 5 More World Leaders

Tuesday, September 25: Secretary Clinton Meets With Prime Minister Of Lebanon Najib Mikati

Tuesday, September 25: Secretary Clinton Meets With UNSYG Special Representative For Syria Lakhdar Brahimi

Tuesday, September 25: Secretary Clinton Meets With Vice President Of Iraq Khudayr Musa Jafar Abbas Al-Khuzai

Tuesday, September 25: Secretary Clinton Meets With Arab League Secretary General Nabil Al-Araby

Tuesday, September 25: Secretary Clinton Meets With Yemeni President Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi