This pretty much sums it up on this issue...
"Both parties know full well that they will need a bipartisan pact on financing the measure. They are both motivated to strike such an agreement because in the months before this November's presidential and congressional elections, neither wants to be blamed for letting college costs grow for students and their families struggling in today's weak economy.
But before they strike a compromise — which both parties believe will happen before July 1 — both were eager to use the debate to score partisan points."
The Associated Press: GOP blocks Senate debate on Dem student loan bill
Searching for facts will sometimes prevent needless conversation. Looks like some folks on here get politically slanted feeds or something.