1.5 million borrowers were promised student loan relief. A new lawsuit wants proof it happened

A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.
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A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.
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