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House Republicans Vote Against Student Loan Forgiveness Bill

House Republicans have voted against a bill that would have provided student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. The bill, which was introduced by Democrats, would have cancelled up to $50,000 in student loan debt for individuals who earn less than $125,000 per year.

The bill was seen as a major victory for progressives, who have been pushing for student loan forgiveness as a way to address the growing student debt crisis in the United States. Supporters argue that student loan debt is a major barrier to economic mobility, particularly for low-income and minority students.

Republicans, however, argued that the bill was too expensive and would unfairly benefit wealthy individuals who have already paid off their student loans. They also argued that the bill would do nothing to address the root causes of the student debt crisis, such as rising tuition costs and a lack of accountability for colleges and universities.

The vote was largely along party lines, with only a handful of Republicans voting in favor of the bill. The bill is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate, meaning that student loan forgiveness is unlikely to become law anytime soon.

In the meantime, millions of Americans continue to struggle with student loan debt, with many unable to afford basic necessities such as housing and healthcare. The student debt crisis is likely to remain a major issue in the United States for years to come, with no easy solutions in sight.



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  • Stupid MAGAt Republicans jealous because their constituency never made it past the 6th grade!

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