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Thursday, June 21, 2012

7.4 million students

In a little more than a week, the interest rates on federal student loans are scheduled to double. Today, at 1:40 PM ET, President Obama will call on Congress to take action. Watch his remarks live at WhiteHouse.gov/live.

Then, at 2:30 PM ET, Mark Zuckerman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council, will be on Twitter to answer your questions about student loan interest rates and college affordability.

Ask your questions now and during the event with the hashtag #WHChat and follow the Q&A Live through @WHLive.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:00 AM: The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

11:30 AM: The Vice President hosts an event to launch a new Public Service Announcement on dating violence

12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:30 PM: The President and The Vice President meet for lunch

1:40 PM: The President delivers remarks where he will continue to call on Congress to stop interest rates on student loans from doubling on July 1

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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