President Joe Biden on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
"It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to pursue this unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents, even as several of these same lawmakers have had tens of thousands of dollars of their own business loans forgiven by the Federal Government," BidenLawmakers who voted for the bill said Biden's plan is too expensive and unfairly benefits college graduates at the expense of taxpayers who didn't go to...
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican and lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate, criticized Biden after the veto. "On a bipartisan basis, Congress told @POTUS his policies are irresponsible and unfair to the 87 percent of Americans who decided not to go to college, paid their way, or already responsibly paid off their loans," Sen. Cassidy."The President is sending a clear message that he is willing to force these ordinary Americans to bear the burden of paying off someone else's student debt in addition to their own bills.
While it's unlikely the House and Senate have enough votes to override a presidential veto, the legislation which is reviewing a legal challenge that could eliminate the program. Justices heard arguments for the case in February and a SCOTUS decision is expected this summer.cancels up to $20,000 in debt for tens of millions of borrowers making less than $125,000 per year.later in the summer.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
President Joe Biden Announces Juneteenth Concert at White House: ExclusivePresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be hosting a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn on June 13, Billboard can exclusively announce.
Baca lebih lajut »
Super Bowl Champs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Don Rolex President Watches to Meet President BidenWhen you meet the president, you wear the best.
Baca lebih lajut »
Inflation issue still looms for Biden despite progress.POTUS has boasted about falling inflation but may have spoken too soon. Friday night, Biden claimed that inflation was still falling, just days after the BEA announced that the FederalReserve's preferred inflation gauge rose in April.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt reliefPresident Joe Biden has vetoed legislation that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt reliefPresident Joe Biden has vetoed legislation that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt.
Baca lebih lajut »