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Democrats Aim to Reverse PSLF Changes, Call Rule Intimidating

4/15/2026

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Democrats are moving to reverse Trump-era changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, arguing the rule could deny relief to borrowers.
The rule lets the Education Secretary remove employers and targets groups supporting undocumented immigrants or transgender youth.
Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced a resolution, calling it an intimidation tactic.
Education Department defended the rule as preventing taxpayer funding for harmful organizations.

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Story summary

Democrats are moving to reverse Trump-era changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, arguing the rule could deny relief to borrowers.
The rule lets the Education Secretary remove employers and targets groups supporting undocumented immigrants or transgender youth.
Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced a resolution, calling it an intimidation tactic.
Education Department defended the rule as preventing taxpayer funding for harmful organizations.