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Ayanna Pressley: “The student debt crisis is not naturally occurring. This crisis was crafted in these hallowed halls.”

On the recordApril 12, 2021
The student debt crisis is not naturally occurring. This crisis was crafted in these hallowed halls.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley argues that the student debt crisis is a result of legislative actions.

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