Federal Student loans have been offered to American students since the 1950s, with the first National Defense Student Loans with Sputnik and the fear of the Soviets getting ahead of us in technology. Not unconstitutional—the Higher Education Act of 1965 was passed by Congress then and amended many times.
But what Biden is trying to do now—writing off 2 out of every 5 loans completely and reducing the rest—IS unconstitutional and changes the meaning of the word “loan”—Congress needs to get involved when $1 trillion is at stake. I agree with you though about the Ukraine spending. It’s mystifying.
I agree. My problem is when you make a big deal about forgiving loans and then turn around and hand the money to Ukraine. It’s so wrong and to me just as unconstitutional but no one seems to care. As long as you claim it’s for national security there is no limit to how much money Zelensky gets. If I have a choice of giving money to Zelensky or thr furthest left climate change degree graduate it goes to the American every time. To be clear, I am not in agreement with doing either but to me it stands out like a sore thumb how little the government is willing to do at home v abroad. It’s similar to the border arguments that get made. Thry are moving heaven and Earth to defend Ukraines border while the American border had been under siege for a decade with almost no response. Couldn’t find 3 billion in the budget for a wall with Republicans running the whole government. It’s all very revealing.