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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
Less student debt benefits not only the student loan borrowers, but our Nation as a whole, since it allows them to have additional purchasing power which in turn boosts our economy, creates jobs, and increases the tax base.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson argues that reducing student debt positively impacts the economy and job creation.

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