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Monday, February 25, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer announced Monday that, at his public urging, two private loan companies have agreed to forgive the student loan debt of the late Andrew Prior.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Senator Schumer demands private loan companies that are forcing parents of Syracuse native, tragically killed by a drunk driver, to pay student loan debt.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Income-based Repayment (IBR) can cap payments on Federal loans

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  College tuition prices just keep going up, and many students are struggling to make ends meet.  Using college and university websites and collegeview.com, CNYCentral is taking a look at what some Central New York colleges will cost in the coming year.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Ahead of a major vote in Washington, Senator Charles Schumer says he is trying to help college students.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Federal regulation expires in July--Sen. Schumer pledges to fight to keep it

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A federal proposal could help stem a brewing crisis of a physician shortage in upstate New York.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Help on financial aid, repaying loans

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Monday, July 25, 2011  Why raising the debt limit may be negative for interest rates and the economy.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  It's tax time, and we have all seen the ads by tax preparation companies offering you the opportunity to get your tax refund now.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Consumer Credit Counselors answer your questions

Thursday, May 13, 2010  The bill would make sure the service members and their families don't have to deal with a growing debt during the deployments.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  President Barack Obama has signed a law that finalizes his health care overhaul and makes the government the issuer of all federal college loans.