Democrats urge Biden to cancel student debt as administration extends payment deadline

Several prominent Democrats are continuing to push President Biden on canceling student debt, shortly after the administration extended a payment deadline for borrowers. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts Democrat, said Mr. Biden has the authority to cancel federal student debt outright. “Student debt cancellation is good policy AND good politics,” Ms. … The Washington Times stories: White House

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U.S. Senate approves temporary lift of debt ceiling, averts default – Reuters

U.S. Senate approves temporary lift of debt ceiling, averts default  Reuters U.S. Senate Democrats, Republicans haggle over short-term debt fix  WTVB News Democrats announce deal with GOP to extend debt ceiling  USA TODAY US Senate averts crisis by voting to extend debt ceiling  BBC News Senate votes to raise debt limit after 11 Republicans join Democrats to break filibuster  ABC News View Full Coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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