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President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1

President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1

President Biden extended relief for federal student loan borrowers for an additional 90 days because borrowers are "still coping with the impacts of the pandemic." Payments now resume May 1.
by Elissa Nadworny

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In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

President Joe Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
by Dan Charles and Jeff Brady

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MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

While some Minnesota Democrats criticized West Va. Sen. Joe Manchin for tanking President Joe Biden’s “build back better plan,” Rep. Dean Phillips said he hopes Manchin will come back to the negotiating table, and that he is confident the legislation will pass in the new year.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden announces free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

Biden announces free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

President Joe Biden plans to increase support for hospitals, improve access to COVID-19 tests and expand the availability of vaccines that can reduce the risks from the omicron variant. The government will purchase 500 million rapid at-home tests to be delivered for free to Americans who request them.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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