The Hill Explains College Debt, Ignores Congress's 'No Budget for Kids' Plan
According to The Hill, Americans aged 35 to 49 bear the brunt of student loan debt. While it's certainly a tragedy for individuals navigating a post-college economy, what's often missing from this narrative is the political choices that perpetuate the crisis. This includes a recent legislative decision where Congress voted to send aid abroad, even as domestic programs face cuts. For instance, on
April 20, 2024, the House passed HR 8035, providing billions in foreign aid, including security assistance to Israel. Just to put that into perspective, the Pell Grant program, crucial for low-income students, has struggled for adequate funding for years, consistently failing to keep pace with tuition inflation. One might politely inquire how much collective student loan debt a fraction of that
foreign aid could alleviate. Apparently, 'fiscal responsibility' only applies when it's not bombing other nations with our money.