Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has expressed serious concerns to Education Secretary Linda McMahon about the U.S. Department of Education's plans to garnish wages of federal student loan borrowers. She argues that such collections could worsen economic conditions, particularly in New York, amid fears of a potential recession. Gillibrand highlights the plight of senior citizens supporting family members' education and poses crucial questions regarding outreach efforts for at-risk borrowers. She demands a detailed plan on handling financial hardship requests and seeks immediate actions to mitigate further financial consequences for those in default.
Sen. Gillibrand urges Education Secretary McMahon to address forced collections of student loan borrowers, highlighting the negative economic impact and risks for vulnerable groups.
The Senator's letter emphasizes the need for immediate action to support at-risk borrowers and outlines several questions related to financial hardship and outreach strategies.
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