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May 16
Eye on Augusta: Legislature Votes to Ban “Conversion Therapy,” Provide MaineCare Coverage for Abortions, Study the NECEC & More!
May 11
It could become easier for people with student debt to file for bankruptcy
May 09
Katko, Democrats: Student loan debt should be eligible for bankruptcy relief
May 09
CRL Backs Senator Durbin’s Bill to Provide Bankruptcy Relief for Student 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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April 20, 2017
Maine’s For-Profit College Students Carry Heavy Debt Burdens and Struggle in Repayment
Research
March 13, 2017
Connecticut’s For-Profit College Students Graduate at Low Rates, Carry Heavy Debt Burdens
Letters to Congress
February 1, 2017
Consumer Advocates Urge the Federal Communications Commission to Not Allow Student Loan Companies to Robocall Borrowers
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January 19, 2017
Colorado’s For-Profit College Students Struggle to Graduate, Pay Off Steep Debt Burdens
Comment Letter
September 29, 2016
Strong Support for Allowing Former ITT Students to Access the Guaranty Fund

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