Senator Harkin has written three op-eds on for-profit colleges.
Washington Post: A fairer deal for college students
Forbes: Beware Of For-Profit Higher Education
Huffington Post: For-profit colleges and the threat of a new bubble
Des Moines Register: Tom's Register Op Ed (Requires Subscription)
For-profit colleges and universities have had it up to here with U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin. The Iowa Democrat continues to shine the spotlight on their problems and warn the public about some of them. From low graduation rates to huge student debt to shameful recruiting practices, he isn't letting schools off the hook.