(Washington, DC) — The only Democrat in Iowa’s congressional delegation says the plan President Biden announced last week to forgive student loan debt is a temporary solution that doesn’t address the core problem, the soaring cost of higher education. Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, says the debt cancellation plan is a good start, but more work needs to be done. She says students need to understand their obligations to repay a student loan, as well as postsecondary alternatives to four-year institutions, like trade schools and apprenticeship programs. Axne disputes comments from Republicans who say Biden’s plan will increase inflation and taxes.
