Biden Expected To Take Steps Toward Student Loan Forgiveness

Biden Expected To Take Steps Toward Student Loan Forgiveness

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The video discusses President Biden's potential move towards forgiving student debt, highlighting private conversations with lawmakers and the White House's preference for legislative action. It covers targeted debt forgiveness programs, such as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and relief for students from predatory for-profit colleges. The video also illustrates the enormity of the $1.7 trillion student debt, comparing it to various economic metrics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Biden reportedly tell Congressman Tony Cardenas regarding student debt forgiveness?

He plans to forgive all student debt.

He is considering forgiving $10,000 of student debt.

He prefers Congress to handle student debt forgiveness.

He will not take any action on student debt.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the White House's preferred method for addressing student debt forgiveness?

Through legislation passed by Congress.

Through executive action by the President.

By extending the pause on loan repayments indefinitely.

By forgiving all student loans immediately.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which program is mentioned as part of the targeted approach to student loan forgiveness?

Teacher Loan Forgiveness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Healthcare Worker Loan Forgiveness program

Military Service Loan Forgiveness program

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much student debt has the Biden administration forgiven through targeted means so far?

$10 billion

$100 billion

$18 billion

$50 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The total student debt is compared to which of the following?

The cost of a space mission

The annual budget of the United Nations

82 million Kia compact cars

The GDP of a small country