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01/30/2012

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We Couldn't Have Done it Without You

Thank you, and everyone we’ve worked with, for being part of WashPIRG...

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01/26/2012

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Low Loan Interest Rates, More Work-Study Pushed by Obama

In the annual State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed measures to bring relief to almost 8 million students who will see their student loan interest rates double on new loans starting July 1st, 2012.

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01/24/2012

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Young Person's Guide to Health Insurance

Under the federal health care law, young adults have access to new, previously unavailable health insurance options. To make the most of those new choices, you need to learn the facts. This guide is designed to help you do that.

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01/18/2012

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Voter Protection Toolkit

Download this resource for everything you need to know to organize a voter protection campaign on your campus.

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On July 1, student loan interest rates on federal student loans will double, driving up loan costs for 8 million students by $1,000 per loan.
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Young people turned out to vote in big numbers in 2012 bucking predictions of decreased engagement.