On June 26, 2017, the Education Department released data to the Associated Press showing that no new loan discharges have been approved since January 20. Since January 20, the Department has merely processed relief that the previous administration had already granted. Some borrowers have been waiting well over a year for loan relief.
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.@ChrisCoons and @SenatorHarkin agree that @teachcardona should move quickly to #DefendStudents with disabilities once confirmed. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2021/01/01/student-loans-joe-biden-could-give-disabled-borrowers-immediate-help/4068184001/
And don’t forget to learn more about the 100 Day Docket project. We’re excited to see how @teachcardona works to #DefendStudents as Secretary of Education. https://www.100daydocket.org/
You can check out our report on enforcement at @usedgov to #DefendStudents with @DemJournal here: https://democracyjournal.org/magazine/special-symposium/higher-ed-protect-students-from-predators/
We worked with @DemJournal to put together a special symposium on rebuilding enforcement not just at @usedgov but throughout the federal government. And @RepKatiePorter is on board! #DefendStudents
https://defendstudents.org/news/student-defense-katie-porter-call-for-enforcement-overhaul