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Jun 2023
16m 47s

Supreme Court Sinks Biden’s Student-Loan...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for June 30. The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loans held by 40 million Americans, ruling that the plan was unconstitutional. Supreme Court correspondent Jess Bravin explains the decision and what it means for borrowers. Plus, despite all odds, markets rallied in the first half of the year. Markets reporter Akane Otani explains why and what to expect in the months ahead. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. 

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