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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Higher Education

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for President with Tim Walz

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09/01/2022 Tweet - "You can't take online classes without internet. All students who receive a Pell Grant are eligible for free or discounted high-speed internet under our Affordable Connectivity Program."
06/04/2022 Tweet - "Corinthian Colleges engaged in deceptive behavior, targeting people most in need. The Department of Education will cancel all remaining federal student loans for borrowers who attended Corinthian Colleges."
06/02/2022 Tweet - "Today is a major milestone for students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges. As Attorney General of California, I investigated and successfully sued Corinthian for their predatory practices."
04/08/2022 Tweet - "We're pausing federal student loan repayments through August 31, 2022. This is personal for me. I had student loans and would sit at the table, fill out paperwork, and send a check to pay down my balance each month. This pause will help 41M people keep up with their bills."
04/06/2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS and I understand that student loan debt adds stress for borrowers and their families. We're continuing the pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31, 2022. This pause will help 41 million people keep up with their monthly bills and meet their basic needs."
12/22/2021 Tweet - "Today, we announced we're extending the pause on federal student loan repayments for another three months to May 1, 2022. Learn more at http://ed.gov."
09/10/2021 Tweet - "As an alumna of an HBCU, I am proud to celebrate HBCU Week. HBCUs have empowered and challenged students for generations, offering incredible opportunities to our future innovators and creating an important legacy of leadership in our country."
09/05/2021 Tweet - "Today, extraordinary students at our nation's HBCUs lead with the strength of purpose. They are at the forefront of scientific research. They are entrepreneurs. They are accomplished poets, musicians, and dancers. Students, we could not be more proud of you. Enjoy HBCU week."
05/23/2021 Tweet - "Every American worker deserves the chance to build their skills and increase their earnings. The American Families Plan makes this possible by providing two years of free community college."
05/08/2021 Tweet - "Let's face it: 12 years of education is not enough in today's world. The American Families Plan will give every American 2 years of free community college. And it will make college more affordable for millions of students."
10/08/2020 Tweet - "Young people graduating from college are wondering if they can get a job. People are worried about whether they'll be able to make rent. This is where the American economy is right now, and it's because of the failure of leadership of this administration."
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