But Feingold explained that the purchasing power of Pell Grants is decreasing.
Students are extremely concerned about their growing indebtedness.
This budget should make room to provide addition grant assistance that is so badly needed. Feingold has served as a member of the Senate Budget Committee since 1997. The Budget Resolution provides the broad outlines for funding various functions, such as defense, education, and social services, within the federal budget for a given fiscal year. Actual spending levels for particular programs are set each year by the Appropriations Committee.