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"Biden's Push for Student Loan Relief Faces Legal Hurdles"

President Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation is advancing as a proposed regulation, aiming to fulfill a campaign promise and engage young voters before the November election. The Education Department has filed paperwork for a new regulation that would cancel or reduce loans for over 25 million Americans, with categories including eliminating interest for those owing more than they borrowed, canceling loans for long-term payers, and providing relief for those eligible for federal forgiveness programs. The proposal, which still needs to go through public comment and review, has faced opposition from conservatives who view it as unfair to taxpayers.