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Republicans see education as winning issue in 2024

Republicans see education as winning issue in 2024

The Hill Julia Manchester January 29, 2023 Prospective GOP candidates for president are leaning heavily into education amid concerns over issues like parental rights and the politicization of school curriculums. Underscoring how critical an issue it is for Republicans, former President Trump unveiled his education platform on Thursday, calling for […]

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Report: Income-Driven Repayment Changes Estimated to Cost $333B

Report: Income-Driven Repayment Changes Estimated to Cost $333B

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott January 31, 2023 The Biden administration’s proposed changes to income-driven repayment would cost $333 to $361 billion over the next 10 years, economists at the Penn Wharton Budget Model found. The estimate is more than double what the Education Department said the plan would cost. The department said the […]

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Independent Audit Flags ‘Material Weakness’ in ED’s Most Recent Budget Estimates for Student Loan Cancellation

Independent Audit Flags ‘Material Weakness’ in ED’s Most Recent Budget Estimates for Student Loan Cancellation

NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson January 27, 2023 President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan has come under increased scrutiny from an annual audit of the Department of Education’s (ED) finances. The audit, conducted by KPMG, an independent certified public accounting firm contracted by ED’s Office of Inspector General, reviewed the department’s financial […]

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