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Physical Therapists Applaud President Bush for Signing Legislation to Renew Higher Education Opportunity Act

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 19, 2008 - Members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) applaud President Bush for signing into law the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HR 4137).

This new law amends and extends the Higher Education Act of 1965. HR 4137 allows physical therapists who provide care to children, adolescents, and veterans to be eligible for up to $10,000 over 5 years in authorized student loan repayment programs.

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