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Warren Challenges McMahon on Student Loan Cuts

5/8/2025

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to confront Education Secretary Linda McMahon on May 14, addressing critical issues for student-loan borrowers. Warren's letter raises alarms over proposed cuts to affordable repayment plans and the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, warning that such actions could jeopardize educational access for low-income families.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to confront Education Secretary Linda McMahon on May 14, addressing critical issues for student-loan borrowers. Warren's letter raises alarms over proposed cuts to affordable repayment plans and the potential dismantling of the Department of Education, warning that such actions could jeopardize educational access for low-income families.