College Groups: Hold Off on Debt Cancellation
College groups tell congressional leaders to hold off on canceling student debt, saying immediate needs of student loan borrowers are a higher priority.
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College groups tell congressional leaders to hold off on canceling student debt, saying immediate needs of student loan borrowers are a higher priority.
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