The White House has approved nearly $144 billion in federal loan forgiveness for about 4 million borrowers in total, according to the administration.

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that theĀ White Househas approved the cancellation of nearly $6 billion inĀ federal student debtĀ for thousands of public service workers.

The 78,000 eligible public service workers include teachers, nurses and firefighters, according to the White House.

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Itā€™s the latest student debt cancellation move throughĀ Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs, which allow eligible borrowers to have their remaining debt forgiven if they have made a certain number of payments and are working for approved employers.

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Last year, theĀ Supreme CourtĀ invalidated Bidenā€™s more far-reaching student loan debt relief plan, arguing that it was unlawful because Congress did not explicitly approve the move.

  • HWK_290@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Yes but are you aware of this conflict in the middle east? Checkmate /s

    Yeah but my loans werenā€™t canceled!!! /s

    Ok, but what about the price of gas? $3.38 a gallon to fill my massive truck I donā€™t need is killing my wallet. (on that one probably doesnā€™t need a /s)

    In all seriousness, I agree, Biden continues to push hard for his agenda in a very productive way. Go Joe!

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      8 months ago

      Yeah but my loans werenā€™t canceled!!! /s

      Legitimately the argument that came out of my motherā€™s mouth.

      I donā€™t understand the selfishness of not wanting loans cancelled for people. That money just ends up back in the economy because itā€™s no longer going straight to the banks.

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      8 months ago

      Man I would love to have gas at $3.38 a gallon. Itā€™s been floating back to $4-5 here ($4.09 at Costco is the cheapest around me)

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      8 months ago

      Donā€™t put words in my mouth just because you donā€™t want Biden to be subject to any scrutiny.

      Iā€™m happy with him when he listens to progressives and doesnā€™t give up. Which has pretty much been this one issue.