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In reply to the discussion: Sanders to propose canceling $1.6 trillion in US student debt [View all]emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)37. Warren would cancel 95% is the difference. Hers is income-driven so that if you have a huge
income, you do pay. Me, Id be very satisfied to see the interest lowered on my outstanding student debt.
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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