Pres. Biden Taking 'Hard Look' At Loan Forgiveness, But Not $50K

Pres. Biden Taking 'Hard Look' At Loan Forgiveness, But Not $50K

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The transcript discusses the topic of student loan debt forgiveness. It begins with an overview of the current state of student loan debt cancellation and the consideration of expanding forgiveness. The speaker mentions that while a $50,000 forgiveness per borrower is unlikely, there is an ongoing evaluation of potential debt reduction. The transcript also highlights a campaign promise made in 2020 to forgive up to $10,000 of debt per borrower and the subsequent political pressure to fulfill this promise.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What amount of student loan forgiveness is the speaker considering?

No debt reduction at all

Some debt reduction, but not $50,000

$10,000 per borrower

$50,000 per borrower

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker currently evaluating regarding student loans?

Eliminating student loans entirely

Increasing interest rates

Additional debt forgiveness options

Reducing tuition fees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the speaker plan to provide an answer about additional debt forgiveness?

In the next couple of years

In the next couple of months

In the next couple of weeks

In the next couple of days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the campaign promise made in 2020 regarding student loans?

Forgive no student loan debt

Forgive all student loan debt

Forgive up to $10,000 of debt per borrower

Forgive up to $50,000 of debt per borrower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is pressuring the speaker to fulfill the campaign promise?

Democrats

Independents

Republicans

Libertarians