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Showing Original Post only (View all)Sanders to propose canceling $1.6 trillion in US student debt [View all]
The HillSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will reportedly unveil a bill Monday calling on all $1.6 trillion worth of U.S. student debt to be eliminated.
The Washington Post reports Sanders will propose the legislation Monday along with progressive Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
The proposal from Sanders adds to the debate over how to address the countrys mounting student debt crisis, as other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have proposed their own plans.
Sanderss plan calls on the federal government to completely clear the student debt of 45 million Americans while also calling for public universities, community colleges and trade schools tuition-free.
The Washington Post reports Sanders will propose the legislation Monday along with progressive Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), who is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
The proposal from Sanders adds to the debate over how to address the countrys mounting student debt crisis, as other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have proposed their own plans.
Sanderss plan calls on the federal government to completely clear the student debt of 45 million Americans while also calling for public universities, community colleges and trade schools tuition-free.
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Bernie, gets it!! Why he's the "people's choice" and taking the country by storm!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2019
#49
Many people are still living frugally, attending community college, and are sacrificing to pay
HerbChestnut
Jun 2019
#18
Yes. The math shows that we cannot raise TRILLIONS by taxing a small segment of the population
oldsoftie
Jun 2019
#72
Do you have any studies showing a change in stock trading behavior as a result of similar policy?
HerbChestnut
Jun 2019
#95
Well, you think post #97 is an extreme example (its not), so none of this is logical to you
oldsoftie
Jun 2019
#104
This piece hits on a key difference: Warren is shaping her policy to target assistance to those who
Cha
Jun 2019
#47
Life changing beyond belief!! Bernie gets it, which is why he keeps surging.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2019
#90
Bernie's camp has been hinting at this type of legislation since before he announced his campaign.
HerbChestnut
Jun 2019
#13
he can help pay for it by cancelling the equally expensive F35 program...and others nt
msongs
Jun 2019
#8
I paid off mine and I'd be thrilled if the younger gen doesn't have to struggle.
Nanjeanne
Jun 2019
#15
I agree. Some type of public service in lieu of loan repayment would not only relieve students
sop
Jun 2019
#21
Or cancel it for some people that MADE a choice to serve the public while paying off their debt.
Blue_true
Jun 2019
#22
And are not functioning. Something like 98% of eligible. Applicants are turned down. These are
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#31
Warren would cancel 95% is the difference. Hers is income-driven so that if you have a huge
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#37
While Sen. Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign has been in the middle of the pack in raising..
Cha
Jun 2019
#32
This piece hits on a key difference: Warren is shaping her policy to target assistance to those who
Cha
Jun 2019
#46
There are funding sources for this, but not sure if we can fund everything we want like
Hoyt
Jun 2019
#20
I am very skeptical that these wish lists can begin to be fulfilled even with a Dem senate. Another
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#34
Agree. Rather than unfulfilled promises, I wish some candidate would tell truth, prioritize needs,
Hoyt
Jun 2019
#43
Why should someone who took a loan, with an agreement to pay it back, not be required to pay it back
still_one
Jun 2019
#77
That's the way I see it. Regardless of the magnitude, students entered into an agreement....
George II
Jun 2019
#81