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Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Pause for 8 Million Borrowers

The Biden administration has extended the pause on federal student loan repayments for approximately 8 million borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This extension will last for at least six more months, providing temporary relief as legal battles over student loan forgiveness continue. The move is part of the administration's broader efforts to ease the financial burden on borrowers while long-term solutions are sought. The repayment freeze was initially set to expire but will now continue into early 2025.

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 @G3rrym4nderMaxProgressivefrom Maine  commented…3mos3MO

This is a step in the right direction, but we need more than just temporary pauses—student debt should be canceled entirely. People shouldn’t be stuck paying off loans for decades just for getting an education. Biden’s helping, but we need to keep pushing for real, long-term solutions.

 @F4irTradeRodLibertarian from Texas  commented…3mos3MO

It's ridiculous that the government keeps kicking the can down the road on student loans. This is just another example of politicians making temporary feel-good moves with no real plan to fix the actual problem. People should be responsible for the debts they take on, instead of expecting taxpayers to shoulder the burden.

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Biden extends student loan repayment pause amid legal battles

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President Joe Biden speaks during a National Arts and Humanities Reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The Harris-Biden administration extended a moratorium on federal student loan repayments,

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AOC Sparks Backlash After Ditching Gender Pronouns

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Trump Targets FAA Diversity Programs In Crash Aftermath

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