'We have a hell of a chance': Special elections fuel Democratic hopes in the House
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Read MoreBiden sells his student loan forgiveness plan, calls it economically responsible
President Biden on Wednesday attempted to sell his student loan forgiveness plan and pushed back on criticism over the policy, arguing its economically responsible and will be paid for. “I believe my plan is responsible and fair. It focuses the benefit on middle class and working families. It helps both current and future borrowers and it will fix a badly broken system,” Biden said in remarks. Biden unveiled a plan earlier on We
Read MoreStudent debt forgiveness is finally here
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Read MoreMost Americans support student loan forgiveness, poll finds
Story at a glance A recent national poll conducted by progressive think tank Data for Progress found 60 percent of 1,425 respondents agreed the federal government should eliminate all or some student loan debt for every borrower. The poll found more than half of past student loan borrowers and voters who never borrowed student loans believed some or all student debt should be eliminated.
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