Here's where the Republican presidential candidates stand on student loan forgiveness

Republicans seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, including former President Donald Trump, oppose President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student debt, with many arguing that it is unfair and burdensome to taxpayers while undermining personal responsibility.

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8/24/2023

Where student-loan forgiveness now stands for millions of borrowers one year after Biden announced his broad debt relief plan

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8/27/2023

Biden is still trying to forgive student debt in 'a very direct confrontation' with Supreme Court, expert says

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9/4/2023

Biden takes shot at Trump on jobs in critical state of Pennsylvania By Reuters

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9/8/2023

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A CNN poll shows that 67% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents do not want President Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee again in 2024, prompting questions as to whether the Democratic Party should seriously consider another candidate; Rep. Katie Porter defends Biden's economic track record and argues that voters want to see him address specific issues.

9/13/2023

McCarthy Faces Twin Threats on Impeachment and Spending as Far-Right GOP Hardliners Dig In

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9/14/2023

Biden Slams GOP Spending Cuts as Threat to Economy

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9/14/2023

House GOP Pushes Bill to Block Biden Student Loan Plan, Calls it 'Wasteful Spending'

House Republicans have advanced legislation to overturn President Joe Biden's new student loan repayment program, which lowers monthly payments and caps interest, while Biden officials promote it as a crucial tool to help Americans manage their federal student loan payments.

9/20/2023

Biden Cancels $37 Million in Student Debt for Over 1,200 Misled University of Phoenix Students

The Biden administration will cancel nearly $37 million in student debt for over 1,200 students who attended the University of Phoenix, as part of the borrower defense program for borrowers who were misled or defrauded by their schools.