The Final Countdown: Romney Promises Improved Economy, More Military Spending

Republican challenger Mitt Romney has vowed to get the economy back on track by scaling back government spending, which would include cuts to student loans. He would also likely pursue stricter immigration policies and more military spending.

Higher Education

Romney is largely against Keynesian economics — substantial government intervention in times of hardship — which he said transcends to higher education.

After announcing Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as his running mate, Romney embraced much of Ryan’s budget plans, which propose drastic cuts to government spending. Those cuts include reducing spending on Pell Grants.

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