Democrats promising to help more students afford college« Thread Started on Dec 27, 2006, 10:17am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats promising to help more students afford collegeBy MAUREEN GROPPE Gannett News Service WASHINGTON — Democrats are championing the politically popular issue of making a college education more affordable, promising to move on at least three fronts when they take control of Congress next year.House Democrats say they will immediately cut the interest rate on need-based student loans then turn to expanding Pell Grants and expanding tax benefits for those paying for college.read at source> http://www.coshoctontribune.com/apps/pb ... 24004/1002