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804,000 Borrowers to Benefit from Joe Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness
  • 16th Jul 2023

804,000 Borrowers to Benefit from Joe Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness

Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program plans to cancel $39 billion in debt for over 804,000 borrowers. The relief is a result of adjustments made to income-driven repayment plans, and borrowers making 20 or 25 years' monthly IDR payments will be eligible for forgiveness. The Education Department aims to rectify "historical inaccuracies" in the tally of payments that qualify for forgiveness. Loan forgiveness will begin on July 14 for borrowers who have reached the forgiveness threshold. President Biden criticized Republican lawmakers for objecting to relief measures despite benefiting from loan forgiveness.

Joe Biden Unable to Substitue Kamala Harris—No Exceptions.
  • 9th Jul 2023

Joe Biden Unable to Substitue Kamala Harris—No Exceptions.

Some in Washington fear that President Biden is "shackled" to Vice President Kamala Harris and worry about her potential as president if Biden doesn't finish his term. Replacing Harris would be difficult due to her identity as the first female, Black, and Asian-American VP. Changing the VP would also raise questions about Biden's judgment. The Indian-American community, which could be crucial in a future election, might also be turned off if Harris is replaced. One potential solution could be for Harris to be appointed to fill a Senate vacancy in California, allowing Biden to choose a new running mate. However, such a move would require political maneuvering that Biden and Harris may not be capable of executing successfully.

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