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Should the Federal Government Cancel Student Loan Debt?

President Biden’s COVID-19 relief package could include canceling some student loan debt.

02/16/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Should the Federal Government Cancel Student Loan Debt?

Clip: 2/16/2021 | 6m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

President Biden’s COVID-19 relief package could include canceling some student loan debt.

Some Democrats are calling on President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt. What that could mean for borrowers and the economy.

02/16/2021 | Rating NR

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