Congress has returned from its summer break to face a critical deadline on finalizing spending bills for the upcoming fiscal year— and yet another threat of a government shutdown if lawmakers can’t meet it. The fate of two important student aid programs—the Federal Work-Study Program and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—are on the line. Join hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to discuss the spending battle and other issues on this fall’s policy agenda.

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