Congressman John Kline, the top Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, repeated the Republicans' view that the Democrat-proposed legislation amounts to a government takeover.

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House Education Chairman John Kline's bill sets floating rates on new Stafford loans at the 10-year Treasury rate plus 2.5%, while also protecting borrowers by capping the rates at 8.5%.

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Representative JOHN KLINE (Republican, Minnesota): Well, thank you, Frank.

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