Chairman’s Note: Just as Congresswoman Noem won’t explain why she’s missing work, Noem refuses to buck Washington Republican leadership and support students and recent graduates, like Ryan Rolfs. Ryan’s interest rates on student loans are set to double if the House of Representatives can’t get its act together. There is a clear consensus for student loan rates to stay low. Noem just won’t break away from Washington Republicans to do what’s right for South Dakota students.