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Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera Staff

White House defends US student loan forgiveness amid criticism

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre says loan forgiveness aims to give American families financial 'breathing room' [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters]

Washington, DC – As progressive activists hailed US President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for college graduates, Republicans and some conservative Democrats have slammed the move as an unfair boost for a relatively small segment of society.

Biden and his aides mounted a defence of student debt relief on Thursday, stressing that the plan fulfils a presidential campaign promise and will benefit middle- and working-class Americans.

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