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UNBIASED Politics
UNBIASED Politics (2/20/25): Social Security Checks for 300-Year-Olds? PLUS $5K DOGE Dividend Checks, Trump's IVF, Agency Accountability, and COVID Vaccine Orders, and More.
Feb 20, 2025
Dive into the latest political controversies, including a court ruling on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Explore the bizarre rumors of $5K DOGE dividends and the implications of social security checks for long-deceased individuals. The discussion also highlights a significant egg shortage linked to pandemic policies and sheds light on Trump's recent executive orders, raising questions about agency accountability and health access. Plus, a family's legal pursuit after a tragic plane crash adds a somber note to the mix!
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- The Eighth Circuit Court's ruling against Biden's SAVE student loan plan highlights the contentious debate over federal versus state authority in education policy.
- The ongoing egg shortage, driven by bird flu and cage-free legislation mandates, has resulted in skyrocketing prices affecting consumers nationwide.
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Eighth Circuit Court Ruling on the SAVE Plan
The recent ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals expands an existing ban on the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, a program designed to offer income-driven repayment options for student loans. The SAVE plan aimed to cap payments at 5% of discretionary income and included provisions for complete loan forgiveness for smaller balances after a set payment period. However, several states filed lawsuits claiming that the Department of Education exceeded its authority by implementing such loan forgiveness policies. The court's decision to block the SAVE plan entirely raises ongoing questions about student loan forgiveness and the jurisdiction of federal vs. state powers in these issues.
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