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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

‘Socialism’ or ‘giant step forward’: Liberals and conservatives clash over Biden student loan cuts

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Shortly after President Joe Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 in student loans for many borrowers, reaction was split along partisan lines, with liberals and progressives celebrating the move as conservatives cried socialism.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell hit out at the president shortly after the announcement.

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