BostonGlobe.com Political Headlines - July 9, 2012

Here are the top POLITICAL headlines from BostonGlobe.com today: 

• Mitt Romney's student loan plan criticized: As the president, Romney would allow private lenders back into the market, a move that could cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars without saving students money, according to analysts. Political reporter Tracy Jan reports.

• Mitt Romney's offshore accounts draw more fire: President Obama's reelection campaign continued to blast Romney for offshore financial holdings and renewed its call for the Republican to release additional tax returns. Political correspondent Callum Borchers writes.