tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563391851468943071.post8043478904420040042..comments2023-06-25T04:03:36.960-07:00Comments on The Librarian at Law: Is Law School a Losing Game?RULAW Librarianshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12387712037728795690noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563391851468943071.post-49129873148667437322011-01-20T14:22:08.370-08:002011-01-20T14:22:08.370-08:00I share the plight of Michael Wallerstein along wi...I share the plight of Michael Wallerstein along with a multitude of others. If the government will forgive tax debtors then why not student loan debtors? Many of us are not looking for total absolution just affordable payments. My loans are now with CitiBank. I have approached the Ombudsman offices of both the U.S. Department of Education (DED) and the lender. Neither are willing to negotiate payments based on income. They are willing to restructure the obligation but without any consideration to current expenses. The government comes first! Even the IRS is willing to negotiate. Why not DED or my lender? CitiBank wouldn't be around today if it weren't for a federal bailout. What makes this situation any less dire? Student loan debtors need to become more assertive and proactive. I am in the process of researching remedies and will begin sharing my thoughts in a related blog under development. <br /><br />Meanwhile, I hope that you will share my comments with Mr. Wallerstein. I would love to collaborate with him on what will be my legacy to others like us. <br /><br />Kathryn MurphyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com