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Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
This federal program wipes away disabled vets’ student debt. They’re defaulting on their loans anyway.
About 42,000 veterans had been contacted, and 7,700 had had their loans discharged, according to information provided by the Education Department this week, leading advocates to wonder whether there’s more the federal government can do to expand its the benefit’s reach.
By Natalie Gross
Could this government program wipe away all your student loan debt?
The Veterans Affairs Department and the Department of Education are working together to make it easier for you to apply to have your loans forgiven. Here are five things you need to know before applying.
By Mike Saunders, Veterans Education Success
Vets could be hurt by proposed $13 billion cut to student loan relief
Students who are defrauded by their schools would have a harder time getting their federal loans erased under new rules proposed by the Trump administration Wednesday. The proposal drew applause from the for-profit industry but sharp criticism from advocacy groups that represent student borrowers, including veterans.
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Mortgage problems? Here are 4 dates to know … and avoid
Break the bad-loan cycle ... before things get worse.
By Kevin Lilley
Pentagon: loan forgiveness is a recruiting tool. Lawmakers: cut it anyway.
Veteran education advocates are continuing to fight a controversial bill that would sunset a student loan forgiveness benefit for public-sector employees, including service members, hoping their efforts — and the Pentagon’s opposition — can keep it from ever getting to a vote.
By Natalie Gross
Congressman to Mattis: Prepare for ‘a lean future’ as national debt continues to rise
The Pentagon’s two-year budget boost may be as good as its going to get for the military, the House Armed Services Committee’s top Democrat warned Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Capitol Hill.
By Joe Gould
Student loan forgiveness benefit on the chopping block
Multiple veterans groups are protesting a GOP House bill that would eliminate student loan forgiveness options for service members and others working in public service.
By Natalie Gross
8 tips for military families to beat post-holiday debt
Don't let good tidings lead to bad finances for the new year.
By Maria Cordova
Last-minute holiday horror stories? Think before you spend
Don't throw money at yuletide snafus. Take this advice instead.
By Karen Jowers