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Thank you for addressing this important issue! I am a 29 year old Portland State gradate and mother of two. I am $50,000 in debt from my bachelor degree and my annual income is $41,600.00. I'd like to study for my master or further but that is not a realistic goal while I am carrying this $50,000 student debt. I found it very frustrating that my pre-degree income only increased by $10k after 6 months of job hunting.
I recently heard a co-worker suggest that rather than the economic stimulus plan, forgive student debts and let our $200.00+ monthly payments flow into the economy. It doesn't sound like a bad idea.

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