Student loan debt now surpasses credit card debt. The government could get an infusion of funds by allowing students to pay pennies on the dollar on their federal student loans, and those owing these debts would enjoy the same deal that tax evaders have been getting for years. It's a win-win. The budget gets an influx of funds, and many who might otherwise default get the burden removed.
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