Democrats and Republicans clash over student loan rates
House Speaker Boehner denounces Obama as acting beneath the dignity of the White House while Pelosi accuses Boehner of treating women’s health as a luxury as both parties spar over keeping 3.4 percent loan rates for subsidized Stafford loans. The fight centers on paying 5.9 billion to hold rates, with GOP cuts to health care and Dems backed payroll taxes and oil subsidies shaping the clash. The bill would extend current rates for another year, funded by a preventive health fund from the Obama overhaul, as Obama campaigns on college campuses.
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White House Defends Travel to Push Student Loan Vote
White House spokesman Jay Carney defended Obama’s high profile stance on extending student loan rates as official business and effective in courting Republicans. The debate splits parties with Heritage Action urging opposition and Democrats pressed to keep rates low, while Pelosi accuses Republicans of funding women’s programs by cutting a health fund. Senate plans May votes on Reid’s bill.
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Secret Service probes alleged misconduct ahead of Obama El Salvador trip
The Secret Service investigates whether agents hired strippers and paid for prostitutes before Obama's March 2011 visit to San Salvador. Officials say no complaints exist from El Salvador yet but will pursue credible leads. Napolitano and senators stress concerns over a broader pattern after Colombia scandal.
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Senate approves renewal of Violence Against Women Act
The Senate passed a 68 to 31 vote to renew and expand the Violence Against Women Act, sending the bill to the House. The 1994 law aims to protect women and children from abuse, with election year contention over protections for gays and visa limits for battered immigrants.
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