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LudwigPastorius

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48. Joe and the Democrats saved my pension fund.

Reply to róisín_dubh (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2023, 12:01 AM

Jan 2023

The American Rescue Act included funding to provide loans to prop up failing multi employer pension funds.

Thanks Joe!

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MY STUDENT LOANS WERE FORGIVEN! [View all] róisín_dubh Jan 2023 OP

Happy for you. blm Jan 2023 #1

Jealous but SO HAPPY to be your first rec! Maru Kitteh Jan 2023 #2

If they are here, I don't see them because I've blocked AllyCat Jan 2023 #19

Excellent. Congratulations. underpants Jan 2023 #3

Under what plan, if I may ask? The Biden $10K (no Pell) $20K (if you had a Pell) debt forgiveness is Celerity Jan 2023 #4

That's my understanding of where it stands right now. Squaredeal Jan 2023 #9

It would likely not pass in the Senate, either. Filibuster. I doubt it could make it through Celerity Jan 2023 #37

I suspect PSLF since I was a Uni professor. róisín_dubh Jan 2023 #10

Thanks! And congrats! Celerity Jan 2023 #38

PSLF or TESLF. AllyCat Jan 2023 #17

So nice to hear, roisin dubh! Thanks for sharing some good. Hortensis Jan 2023 #5

Great news!! MaryMagdaline Jan 2023 #6

Sweet malaise Jan 2023 #7

Me too...so happy for teacher forgiveness JT45242 Jan 2023 #8

That's fabulous! It must be a great relief. Lonestarblue Jan 2023 #11

Congratulations!!! COL Mustard Jan 2023 #12

Congratulations! Chainfire Jan 2023 #13

That's just outrageous. Sky Jewels Jan 2023 #33

Student loans are an embarassment to a nation with billionaires. Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2023 #14

Especially billionaires Mr.Bill Jan 2023 #18

+1000 CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #28

Fantastic! So happy for you! AllyCat Jan 2023 #15

Really? Dr. Shepper Jan 2023 #35

Yeah. They are arseholes. AllyCat Jan 2023 #44

That is wonderful news! brer cat Jan 2023 #16

Bless you, President Biden! calimary Jan 2023 #20

Congrats! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #21

Congratulations mountain grammy Jan 2023 #22

Yeah! MLAA Jan 2023 #23

So happy for you. badhair77 Jan 2023 #24

Wonderful! mcar Jan 2023 #25

My wife too! Nt. druidity33 Jan 2023 #26

GOOD FOR YOU!!! CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #27

So glad for you. Duncanpup Jan 2023 #29

Congratulations and best wishes. /nt localroger Jan 2023 #30

Question, I know that in general forgiven loans have to be reported as income to the IRS... CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #31

They are not income through these programs. AllyCat Jan 2023 #45

Great! As it should be! CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #60

I'll have to look carefully at the paperwork... róisín_dubh Jan 2023 #56

Super-duper!! vlyons Jan 2023 #32

Awesome. Joinfortmill Jan 2023 #34

Wonderful. Best wishes. Enjoy life! Raven123 Jan 2023 #36

Excellent news! Iggo Jan 2023 #39

Great news! TomSlick Jan 2023 #40

Congrats!! nini Jan 2023 #41

Happy for you!😁 lucca18 Jan 2023 #42

Woo Hoo!!!! That's wonderful! You can breathe again. Fla Dem Jan 2023 #43

So great. Farmer-Rick Jan 2023 #46

Congratulations! Aristus Jan 2023 #47

Joe and the Democrats saved my pension fund. LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 #48

My Tax Dollars at Work! McKim Jan 2023 #49

YES!!!! So happy for you! niyad Jan 2023 #50

Thanks all... róisín_dubh Jan 2023 #51

What Wonderful, Fabulous News!!! 💃💃💃 electric_blue68 Jan 2023 #52

Congratulations! Trueblue Texan Jan 2023 #53

Yeah LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2023 #54

Yay!!!! I know that's a huge relief for you! Iris Jan 2023 #55

Tremendous! Pinback Jan 2023 #57

Congrats! CrispyQ Jan 2023 #58

Awesome, I'm happy for you! OverBurn Jan 2023 #59