The student PIRGs and allies have launched Studentdebtalert.org, a new campaign warning about problems caused by skyrocketing student loans and debts. The Congress isn't solving the problem either: it's a big reason we strenously oppose (statement from U.S. PIRG Executive Director Gene Karpinski) the Budget Reconciliation bill that's on the House floor today: It cuts $14.3 billion directly from federal student loan programs that help millions of students and parents afford college each year.

Michelle Singletary's column today in the Washington Post discusses student loans and debts and the new campaign:

I hope that every college student or graduate who has to pay for their education with loans will log on to StudentDebtAlert.org and give their perspective of what it's like to face decades of debt. I also hope that those with the power to make a difference read the entries from the students. After all, it is really their perspective that counts.