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Apr 2025
26m 27s

Is the Era of Student Loan Forgiveness O...

The New York Times
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Across the country, millions of Americans with unpaid student loans are discovering that years of patience and forgiveness from the U.S. government have officially come to an end. Stacy Cowley, a business reporter for The Times, explains what is behind the change of heart, sets out its financial consequences for borrowers — and discusses the larger reckonin ... Show More
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