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Biden’s Student Loans Forgiveness Scheme on Hold Until June 2023
The Biden administration has again suspended the student loans repayment scheme, claiming that the delay will allow courts to rule on the Democrats’ plan to forgive some debt.
It has now been extended until June 30, 2023, marking the eighth time that the US Education Department has delayed requiring student loan repayment. President Joe Biden stated that his student loan forgiveness plan is completely “legal.”
On November 10, a federal judge in Texas dismissed the plan following a lawsuit filed by a conservative group on behalf of two borrowers who did not qualify for all of the program’s benefits.
Days later, a US court of appeals in St Louis, Missouri, granted an injunction against the program requested by six Republican-led states. The White House then petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the plan.
The program has ceased accepting new applications due to litigation.
Former President Donald Trump appointed the federal judge in Texas, who argued that the Biden administration had illegally bypassed Congress by approving a $400 billion program through a presidential executive order.
I’m confident that our student debt relief plan is legal. But it’s on hold because Republican officials want to block it.
That’s why @SecCardona is extending the payment pause to no later than June 30, 2023, giving the Supreme Court time to hear the case in its current term. pic.twitter.com/873CurlHFZ
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 22, 2022
In a video posted on Twitter on Tuesday, Mr. Biden blamed Republican special interests and elected officials who were sued to deny this relief even to their own constituents.
“It’s not fair to expect tens of millions of eligible borrowers to resume student debt payments while the courts consider the lawsuit.”
In August, Mr. Biden announced his plan to cancel up to $20,000 (£16,800) in student debt per person, or $10,000 for Americans earning less than $125,000 per year.
According to the General Accountability Office, the moratorium, which began in March 2020, has already cost more than $100 billion in lost student loan repayments and interest.
Over 26 million Americans have applied for student loan forgiveness.
Sixteen million have been approved, but court cases have prevented the Department of Education, which is in charge of student debt, from clearing their records.
Americans collectively owe the US government $1.5 trillion in university loans.
According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman declared the loan forgiveness plan illegal because Biden did not follow federal procedures to allow for public comment prior to the policy’s announcement.
The Job Creators Network Foundation filed the lawsuit in North Texas court in October on behalf of two borrowers who are ineligible for all of the program’s benefits. Those borrowers disagreed with the program’s eligibility criteria, and the lawsuit claimed that they were unable to express their dissatisfaction.
The latest assault on Biden’s loan forgiveness programs comes after the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit temporarily halted the program last month in response to a lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states. The Texas lawsuit adds to the growing list of legal challenges to Biden’s loan forgiveness plan, which he announced in August. Borrowers began submitting applications for the program in October.
Republicans and other advocacy groups have since slammed the program as a handout to high-paid professionals. In September, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a letter claiming that student loan forgiveness would harm the working class.
However, people earning more than $125,000 are ineligible for the loan relief program. Eligible applicants are limited to $10,000 in relief unless they are Pell Grant recipients, in which case they can receive up to $20,000 in relief.
According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 56% of students who graduated from four-year public universities in 2021 had approximately $25,000 in student debt.
Biden’s decision to forgive more money for low-income students who qualify for federal Pell Grants will have a particularly large impact on low-income borrowers and people of colour, who are more likely to qualify for federal financial aid and have higher levels of student debt.
The US Department of Education closed the online portal for student debt relief on Friday, which had been accepting applications since Thursday evening.
“Courts have issued injunctions against our student debt relief program. As a result, we are not accepting applications at this time. We are attempting to have those orders overturned “According to the website.
According to the Texas lawsuit, Biden’s program violated the Administrative Procedure Act by not allowing for public comment. The lawsuit also claims that the Secretary of Education lacks the authority to implement the program.
One of the plaintiffs, Alexander Taylor, is not eligible for $20,000 in forgiveness because he did not receive a Pell Grant, which is only available to low-income students, and thus will only be entitled to $10,000 off his student loans.
Myra Brown, the other plaintiff, has privately held loans that are no longer covered by Biden’s plan. Previously, commercially held loans like Brown’s could be consolidated into Direct Loans, which meet the eligibility requirements of Biden’s program, but the Education Department changed this policy in response to multiple lawsuits from conservative states.
Brown had previously benefited from a federal loan forgiveness program as the owner of Desert Star Enterprises Inc., according to The Intercept. According to the publication, Brown’s company received a $48,000 business loan, $42,997 of which was forgiven in April as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.
Politics
A Trump Presidency Spells Disaster for Trudeau
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Donald Trump on his successful reconquest of the U.S. presidency.
“The partnership between the United States and Canada is the most successful in the world.” A shared history, common values, and steadfast ties between our peoples unite us as neighbors and companions. Trudeau also stated that our economies are profoundly interconnected and are each other’s largest trade partners.
“We look forward to working with President-elect Trump and his administration, including on issues such as trade, investment, and continental peace and security,” he said.
Trudeau later told reporters on Parliament Hill that Trump won a “decisive” victory in Tuesday’s presidential election. He emphasized that Canada’s responsibility is to establish common ground with the incoming president, as Trump does not support Trudeau’s climate or immigration policies.
Trudeau fears Trump
However, in January of the previous year, Trudeau stated that Canada would face significant challenges if Trump were to secure a second term. “It was challenging the first time, and it will be challenging again if there is a second time,” stated Trudeau.
Donald Trump’s victory gives him the authority to advance an agenda heavily reliant on protectionist policies. This could potentially significantly impact long-standing allies such as Canada.
Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on all imports, which experts say would result in a billion-dollar reduction in Canada’s GDP.
Trump has pledged to impose a minimum 10% tariff on all imports and an even higher rate of 60% on Chinese-made products, although he has not disclosed numerous specifics regarding this proposed regime.
He has stated that imposing a punitive tax on foreign goods will reduce the competitiveness of products abroad and encourage domestic manufacturing. Additionally, he has proposed using tariffs to extract trade and other concessions from countries he accuses of defrauding the United States.
High-profile tensions, particularly about ideological conflicts and trade disputes, were notably evident in Donald Trump’s relationship with Justin Trudeau during his former presidency.
During his flight to Singapore in 2018, Trump abruptly withdrew the United States from the G7’s joint communique and referred to Trudeau as “very dishonest and weak.”
In 2019, Trump and Trudeau were again at variance during a NATO Summit in London. Trudeau was captured on video appearing to discuss Trump’s unpredictable behavior with other world leaders.
Trump responded by labeling Trudeau “two-faced” and criticizing Canada for failing to meet NATO’s 2% defense expenditure objective. He characterized Trudeau as a “nice guy” but expressed dissatisfaction with Canada’s contributions.
Economic Disaster
Despite Trump’s absence from office, the disparities persisted. In a 2023 interview, Trudeau drew comparisons between the “Make America Great Again” movement of Trump and the Conservative leaders in Canada, implying that there is a possibility of a reduction in rights related to LGBTQ and abortion.
He expressed apprehensions regarding a populist surge, asserting that “The threat is real,” and cited Trump’s policies as examples of a “regression” in democratic values.
Trump, on the other hand, referred to Trudeau as a “far-left lunatic” and supported the freedom convoy that was protesting the Canadian government’s anti-vaccine mandate.
“The Freedom Convoy is peacefully protesting the harsh policies of far-left lunatic Justin Trudeau, who has destroyed Canada with insane Covid mandates,” stated Trump.
Trump’s victory adds to Trudeau’s woes when polls show he would likely lose to his Conservative opponent in an election that must be held within a year.
In diplomatic disputes with China and India that have impeded efforts to diversify trade, Canada’s declining economy and a rapid increase in the cost of living over the past few years are the primary campaign issues.
Analysts at Desjardins Economics anticipate that Donald Trump’s policies will lead to a 1.7% decline in the real Canadian gross domestic product by the end of 2028, compared with those of a Democratic president.
According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, President Trump’s proposed 10% tariff would result in a 0.9% annual decrease in Canada’s real income and a nearly 1% decrease in labor productivity.
The chamber stated that if other countries retaliated, real income would decrease by 1.5% annually, and labor productivity would decrease by nearly 1.6% annually, initiating a trade war.
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India Slams Trudeau Over Pro-Khalistani Sikhs Attacking Canadian Hindus
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned a recent attack by pro-Khalistani protesters on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He also condemned Justin Trudeau over “cowardly attempts” to intimidate Indian diplomats.
“I strongly condemn an intentional attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally deplorable are the vicious efforts to intimidate Hindus.
Such acts of brutality will never shake India’s determination. The Prime Minister tweeted, “We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. ”
Earlier in the day, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed the government’s deep concern, urging Canadian authorities to protect the safety of places of worship and hold those involved accountable.
“We condemn the violent acts committed by extremists and separatists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, yesterday.”
We urge the Government of Canada to ensure that all houses of worship are safe from such threats.
We also expect that those who engage in violence will face prosecution. We are still very concerned about the safety and security of Indian nationals in Canada.
“Intimidation, harassment, and violence will not deter our Consular officers from providing services to both Indian and Canadian citizens,” Jaiswal stated.
A violent bunch of guys holding sticks and attacking worshipers outside the temple were captured on camera and widely distributed. The mob was also spotted brandishing flags from pro-Khalistani separatist factions.
According to the Hindu Canadian Foundation, the violent mob of pro-Khalistani protestors also targeted women and children.
Justin Trudeau wrote on X that Sunday’s violence was “unacceptable,” adding that “every Canadian has the right to freely and safely practice their faith.”
Relations between India and Canada have deteriorated since Ottawa accused the Indian government of being responsible for the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a naturalized Canadian citizen who is considered a terrorist in India.
India has categorically refuted this and other allegations, claiming that Canada has no evidence to support its claims.
Mr Nijjar has been an outspoken supporter of the Pro-Khalistan movement, publicly campaigning for it.
The rift between Canada and India has generated concerns about the impact on the two nations’ close commercial and immigration ties.
Bilateral trade is worth billions of dollars, and Canada is home to almost 1.7 million individuals of Indian descent.
Neither country has applied tariffs or other types of economic retribution, but analysts warn that this might change and that a cooling relationship between India and Canada could stymie future economic growth.
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Trudeau Claims Conservatives Will Outlaw Abortion in Canada
As discord in the Liberal caucus continues, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is frantically attempting to use abortion to shift the focus away from party descent and develop a compelling message to deliver to Canadians in the upcoming election.
The rebellion has been slow-moving until now, with about 20 MPs publicly demanding the PM’s resignation.
However, this does not hide the large number of Liberal MPs who believe Trudeau is the only one responsible for the party’s impending electoral disaster in October.
By uniting his caucus around some ill-conceived plan to attack Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party over abortion, Trudeau expects to put an end to this uprising. Replicating the language of the Harris campaign in the US.
Trudeau has increased his rhetoric, claiming that the Conservatives have a covert plan to outlaw abortion, which they will implement as soon as they take power. An unfounded accusation intended to instill terror in women who back Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party.
Unsubstantiated claims
Trudeau made these charges even though the Conservative Party, which held power from 2006 to 2015—including four years in a majority government—never attempted to enact abortion-related legislation.
Additionally, Poilievre has declared his support for abortion to the public. He has often declared that his government will never pass legislation allowing abortion.
Now, Trudeau has declared that he will take tough measures against organizations that provide pregnancy counseling. The justification for this is that they don’t provide abortions.
If the centers don’t reveal that they don’t offer abortions, Trudeau has threatened to revoke their charitable status. The idea is that the volunteers who work at these centers will coerce expectant mothers into forgoing abortions.
But in reality, crisis pregnancy centers are amazing nonprofit organizations that provide low-income expectant mothers with much-needed assistance, including blankets and baby formula.
Another common aspect of their support is professional counseling on making healthy choices during pregnancy and what to anticipate once the baby is born.
Trudeau thinks the Conservatives could potentially destroy Poilievre just as badly as he has destroyed him in the last two years if they could persuade Canadians that they would outlaw access to abortion.
Abortion is not the reason the Conservatives are here. Trudeau and his Liberal Ministers are attempting to divert Canadians’ attention from their poor performance, high inflation, record housing expenses, and record national debt.
Abortion Laws in Canada
In Canada, abortion is legal throughout pregnancy and is publicly sponsored as a medical treatment through the federal Canada Health Act and provincial healthcare systems.
However, the availability of services and resources differs by region. While there are significant restrictions, Canada is one of the few countries that do not have criminal abortion laws.
Abortion is subject to provincial healthcare regulations and medical standards. No province provides abortions on request after 24 weeks, except for specific medical difficulties.
To get an abortion, you do not need the approval of your partner or parents. However, regions and territories have varying rules regarding how children can consent to medical treatment.
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