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Boston Herald Editorial Staff

Editorial: Blame’s on Biden for student loan mess

It may be a bit late in the game, but the Biden administration could benefit by creating a new Cabinet position: The Secretary of Thinking Things Through.

If the president had such an adviser, the White House wouldn’t be in the position it is now, informing those applying for student loan debt relief with the web site message: “At this time, we are not accepting applications.”

That sotto voce statement is a far cry from Biden’s fanfare, first blared on the campaign trail, that he would forgive student loan debt by up to $20,000 for borrowers, freeing up their money to live life to the fullest.

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