A press release from the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party:

ST. PAUL -- U.S. Reps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline once again sided against Minnesota students and their families last Wednesday, when they voted against the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 2669), which would ease the cost of a college education for middle-class and working families. 

This is not the first time Bachmann and Kline have stood against Minnesotans' attempting to improve their lives through higher education: In January, both also voted against the College Student Relief Act (H.R. 5), which gradually reduces interest rates on student loans. Both bills overwhelmingly passed the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

Minnesota college graduates' average debt load already ranks among the highest in the country. The College Cost Reduction Act would save the average Minnesota college student over $4,000 in interest repayment, and would increase the size of Pell Grants for as many as 86,000 more students.

"Minnesotans fundamentally believe that everyone deserves a chance for a first-rate education," said Minnesota DFL Chairman Brian Melendez. "When it comes to leveling the playing field for middle-class Minnesotans, Bachmann and Kline have put politics ahead of principle, and have denied that opportunity to the successful and talented students who need it the most."

Kline represents U.S. Congressional District 2, which includes Jordan.