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In reply to the discussion: US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans - Story | KRIV [View all]LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)106. Just noticed an ad for Citizens Bank here - for
Student loan refinancing.
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US Marshals arresting people for not paying their federal student loans - Story | KRIV [View all]
w0nderer
Feb 2016
OP
We have "debtor prison" for people that don't pay their mandated child support.
PoliticAverse
Feb 2016
#1
Who ordered the US Marshalls to start arresting student debtors? Bernie would never let this fly.
Dont call me Shirley
Feb 2016
#2
Sweet, US Marshall service up for sale. What a travesty the dismantling of public entities has been!
Dont call me Shirley
Feb 2016
#13
It's a Fox affiliate -- are we sure this is all there is to the story ?? nt
eppur_se_muova
Feb 2016
#5
Agree, doubt they would go after 1500 when there is a long list of 100K+ defaults.
harun
Feb 2016
#88
Folks this is Texas, ruled by Greg Abbott who hates the people, but loves them for votes. This is
rladdi
Feb 2016
#6
This is what the Oligarchy has brought us. This is what will continue of we continue electing
rhett o rick
Feb 2016
#7
Actually he's stated looking into alleviating current debit... likely through making it a NO PROFIT
Fearless
Feb 2016
#69
And the point is that the court system will not have to send people to hunt down Americans
Fearless
Feb 2016
#76
I do realize everything you are saying. I was referring to this case where the guy
Akicita
Feb 2016
#93
TX is gerrymandered to such an extent as to be GOP for the next three to four general election cycle
LanternWaste
Feb 2016
#18
Just take a look at how Austin has been pie-sliced with 6 congressional districts, to get a clue on
bobalew
Feb 2016
#44
I think they already take any tax refunds if you owe on your student loans.
PersonNumber503602
Feb 2016
#19
No idea. I wouldn't be surprised if this is limited to Texas though.
PersonNumber503602
Feb 2016
#31
Seven people in combat gear and automatic weapons. He was shackled. This is insanity!
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#17
The cost is not the issue. The man should NEVER have been subjected to that. n/t
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#24
Well folks here is a list of "contractors" that have been hired to do this and....................
turbinetree
Feb 2016
#20
You must be pretty damn poor not to be able to pay off $1500 in 29 years.
Elmer S. E. Dump
Feb 2016
#52
If you can't pay $4.31 a month on your student loan - you shouldn't take one out!!
Elmer S. E. Dump
Feb 2016
#37
I don't know if I would compare the Federal Student Loan program to loan sharks.
Akicita
Feb 2016
#53
I agree Bernie's plan is the answer and is one of the reasons I am supporting him. Until his plan
Akicita
Feb 2016
#98
I pay my debts. If they entered into a binding agreement, they should be obligated to pay the debt.
olddad56
Feb 2016
#65
Odd the story left out alot of details about Paul like what is his current occupation?
cstanleytech
Feb 2016
#75
He was wearing a polo shirt with the PHANTOM POWER logo on it in his news interview so I
Akicita
Feb 2016
#100
But thats just it we, dont have that information because the article was poorly written. nt
cstanleytech
Feb 2016
#105