Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, Fiscal Year 2016 -- Continued

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Mr. KING. Mr. President, I rise to support this amendment. This
simply simplifies the repayment options for students under the present
student loan program, which is, frankly, very confusing--up to nine
different programs with confusing names and confusing terms. This boils
it down to two simple ones: a fixed repayment schedule or a variable
schedule based upon income. I should mention that I see this as an
important stand-alone provision.

I am also going to support Senator Warren's amendment on refinancing
student loans.

I believe this is an important amendment. I urge my colleagues to
vote yes.

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Mr. KING. Mr. President, I rise in support of this amendment and in
support of the United States finally joining the civilized nations of
the world in providing for family leave for our citizens. I know this
amendment doesn't go as far as some would like, but I believe it is
very credible, enforceable legislation that can move forward and really
change the lives of thousands and millions of people across this
country.

I commend the Senator from Nebraska for bringing this amendment
forward, and I intend to support it and urge my colleagues to do
likewise.

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