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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced a bill to Congress on Thursday making select college textbooks free for students. The average student budget for college books and supplies during the previous academic year was $1,235, according to the College Board.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduces bill to make most common college textbooks free

October 8, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced a bill to Congress on Thursday that would allow students free access to the most commonly used textbooks in an attempt to combat rising college costs. The...

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