McConnell: Biden student loan forgiveness a ‘wildly unfair redistribution’ of wealth
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden’s decision to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 annually, calling it a “wildly unfair redistribution” of wealth in favor of higher-earning Americans. McConnell said in a statement on Twitter on Wednesday that the move is a “slap in the face” to those in the workforce who made sacrifices to pay off their debt, as well as those who made different career choices to avoid student debt.
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Read MoreHere's what's inside Biden's historic student debt forgiveness plan
Story at a glance The White House announced an expansive plan to tackle the national student debt crisis on Wednesday. It includes loan forgiveness of $10,000 for federal borrowers who earn less than $125,000 annually. Pell Grant recipients are eligible for $20,000 in loan forgiveness, with the same $125,000 income cap.&nb
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