Leading Dem on US House education panel, advocates blast student loan changes

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — Education experts and advocates warned Wednesday that the recent federal student loan system overhaul stemming from the GOP’s mega tax and spending cut law will drive borrowers to private lenders and could derail their higher education plans.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and Workforce, convened a panel to blast the sweeping loan changes, as well as separate, ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s …

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