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Jun 03
The next COVID-19 relief bill must include student debt cancellation
May 29
President Trump Vetoes Bipartisan Resolution to Prevent 2019 Harmful Student Debt Rule
May 20
During COVID-19, Some Student Loan Borrowers Find Temporary Relief
May 15
HEROES Act Shows Strong Promise, Senate Must Now Fill Voids to Further Protect Consumers and Student Loan Borrowers

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State of Lending in America
The report outlines predatory lending practices in various fields of consumer lending, and explains why protecting fair, affordable access to credit is vital for both consumers and the U.S. economy.

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Student Loans

Student loan debt has topped $1.5 trillion in recent years, making it the largest type of consumer debt outstanding other than mortgages. The average student loan borrower graduates with nearly $30,000 in debt. The CFPB estimates that over 1-in-4 borrowers are delinquent or have defaulted on their student loan debt.

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Comment Letter
September 18, 2018
Comment on U.S. Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Rescinding the 2014 Gainful Employment Regulations
Comment Letter
September 13, 2018
Comment: Protect the Welfare of Career Training Students and Taxpayer Resources
Amicus Brief
September 11, 2018
Amicus Brief in Support of D.C.’s right to Pass Laws Protecting Against Abuse of Student Loan Repayment Plans
Comment Letter
August 30, 2018
Comment: Unscrupulous For-profit Colleges Must Be Held Accountable for Their Predatory Tactics
Comment Letter
August 30, 2018
Comment on the Proposed Plan to Rescind and Rewrite 2016 Borrower Defense to Repayment Provisions

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Robin Howarth
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Ashley Harrington
Federal Advocacy Director
Whitney Barkley-Denney
Senior Policy Counsel