Should the Department of Energy’s national laboratories employees’ student loans be forgiven?

Education
Fairness in Forgiveness Act of 2016
Awaiting Vote
Bill Summary

Forgives the Department of Energy’s national laboratories employees’ student loans. The purpose of these labs is to advance science and technology to fulfill the DOE mission.
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Opponents say

• Encourages students to borrow too much money
• Encourages colleges to raise their tuition

Proponents say

• People in other public service professions already have their student loans forgiven
• Working at national labs is a form of public service and should be treated as such
• Helps reduce total student loan debt
• Helps recruit talented scientists, engineers, and computer experts for the public good
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