Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program

By William Chittenden, Associate Professor of Finance, Texas State University

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which the George W. Bush administration created in 2007 to encourage people to work for the government and nonprofits, has grown significantly during Joe Biden’s presidency. The Conversation asked economist…

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~	Hidden connections of more than 100 migratory marine species revealed in interactive map

~	Kiwi kids once led the world in reading – this 1950s primary school syllabus still has lessons for today

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~	As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president

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~	World News in Brief: South Sudan urged to avoid slide to war, Türk calls on EU not to weaken landmark law, Ukraine and Mali updates

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