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September 20, 2013
Congressman Donald Payne Jr. is introducing legislation that would require schools nationwide to have emergency preparedness plans in case of disaster.

June 23, 2015
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ), joined in the chorus of [Anderson] critics.

February 12, 2013
Tonight, President Obama outlined a vision to restore the American Dream for everyone who calls this country home

July 15, 2013
As July 1st, 2013 neared; the pressing nature of interest rates on student loans doubling was growing more than ever during the last week of June. Even with that outcome looming, it seemed that members of Congress on both sides were failing to embrace a necessary compromise on a bill and allow students to pay the price figuratively and literally.
Issues:Education

June 25, 2013
With student loan interest rates set to double come July 1, students will find themselves in an increasingly difficult position: the money they owe will continue to pile even as the country's job growth struggles to meet the new number of graduates each year.
Issues:Education

July 1, 2013
Two New Jersey Congressmen are calling for a solution to the doubling of federal student loan interest rates that took effect today.
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Rep. Payne with Students

There is no substitute for a robust and high-quality education system for children and adults on the path to economic security and advancement here in New Jersey.


July 3, 2013
Low-income college students who receive subsidized Stafford educational loans will see their interest rates double, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. Lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise before the July 1 deadline. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-10th Dist.) describes the Senate delay as "unfair and immoral."
Issues:Education