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WH Announces President Biden’s Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

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The White House announced President Biden’s cancellation of some federal student loan debt.  Domestic policy adviser Susan Rice said Wednesday the student loan forgiveness will give relief to borrowers while streamlining the business of student loans.  

She also noted that it fulfills a Biden campaign pledge and eases the financial burden on millions of Americans. President Biden is forgiving billions in student loan debt.

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The forgiveness offers $10,000 of debt relief for those earning less than $125,000 per year.  

It’s estimated 42 percent of those who go to college will pay back their loans over five years.  The average American household with student debt owes approximately  $59,000.

Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is in strong favor of Biden’s decision. While some democrats say it’s not enough, pushing for up to $50,000 in financial relief.  And republicans argue it could be unfair to people who have already paid off their loans and believe the move could fuel inflation. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called it “student loan socialism.”

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WH Announces President Biden’s Cancellation of Federal Student Loan Debt

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The White House announced President Biden’s cancellation of some federal student loan debt.  Domestic policy adviser Susan Rice said Wednesday the student loan forgiveness will give relief to borrowers while streamlining the business of student loans.  

She also noted that it fulfills a Biden campaign pledge and eases the financial burden on millions of Americans. President Biden is forgiving billions in student loan debt.

READ MORE: “Griner Shouldn’t Be Political Pawn” WNBA Players Exec Director Terri Jackson To Biden Admin

The forgiveness offers $10,000 of debt relief for those earning less than $125,000 per year.  

It’s estimated 42 percent of those who go to college will pay back their loans over five years.  The average American household with student debt owes approximately  $59,000.

Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is in strong favor of Biden’s decision. While some democrats say it’s not enough, pushing for up to $50,000 in financial relief.  And republicans argue it could be unfair to people who have already paid off their loans and believe the move could fuel inflation. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called it “student loan socialism.”

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Biden Administration Offers Deal to Bring Home Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

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The Biden administration has offered Russia an offer to bring home American citizens Britney Griner and Paul Whelan. According to CNN, the Biden Administration offered convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout in exchange. Bout is currently serving a 25-year US prison sentence.

The proposed deal has been discussed since earlier this year. Biden’s approval overpowers objection from the Department of Justice, which is believed not to have a desire to participate in prisoner trades.

“We communicated a substantial offer that we believe could be successful based on a history of conversations with the Russians,” a senior administration said. “We communicated that a number of weeks ago, in June.”

The ball is reportedly in Russia’s court, but the administration is still communicating with Russian officials.

“It takes two to tango. We start all negotiations to bring home Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained with a bad actor on the other side. We start all of these with somebody who has taken a human being American and treated them as a bargaining chip,” the official said. “So in some ways, it’s not surprising, even if it’s disheartening, when those same actors don’t necessarily respond directly to our offers, don’t engage constructively in negotiations.”

Griner pleaded guilty in early July, revealing she unintentionally brought cannabis into the country. In a Wednesday (July 27) testimony, Griner stated she was never read her rights.

President Biden, who just recovered from COVID-19, is stated to have recently spoke with Griner’s wife, Cherelle, and Whelan’s sister, Elizabeth.

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