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Student Debt
Biden Faces Mounting Pressure to Commit to Substantial Student Debt Cancellation
Executive action to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
Sanders Ridicules Romney for Saying that Student Loan Cancellation Is a “Bribe”
“I know he thinks corporations are people, but does he know people are people?” Sanders asked.
GOP Senators Unveil Bill to Bar Biden From Canceling Student Debt
Republicans say that only the wealthy benefit from student loan cancellation, which evidence shows is untrue.
Biden Says He Wants to Fulfill His Campaign Promise to Cancel Student Debt
In a meeting with lawmakers, Biden signaled that he may fulfill — and surpass — his long-vaunted campaign promise.
Warren Warns Democrats They’ll Lose Midterms If They Don’t “Get Up and Deliver”
“Democrats win when Democrats are in touch with the American people,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Pause, Erases Default Status for Millions
Progressives have advocated for Biden to move borrowers out of default – or, better yet, to cancel student debt.
AOC Calls for Student Loan Cancellation as Biden Is Expected to Extend Freeze
Biden is expected to announce another three-month extension of the student loan payment freeze this week.
Biden Is Considering Extending Student Loan Pause as Activists Ramp Up Pressure
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain suggested that Biden may consider canceling student debt before the freeze expires.
Advocates Push Biden to Cancel Student Debt as He Mulls Extending Payment Pause
White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain suggested that Biden may extend the pause as payments are set to resume May 1.
Warren Expresses Concern Over Transition to Restarting Student Loan Payments
Many borrowers may not be notified in time that payments are slated to restart, lawmakers wrote.