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An almost $1.8 trillion federal student loan portfolio remains backed by taxpayers.
Published Jul 9, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT | WFMZZ
The Center Square reports an almost $1.8 trillion federal student loan portfolio continues to leave taxpayers on the hook. The size of the portfolio means federal taxpayers ultimately bear the financial risk for these loans.
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Nevada has elected three Democrats to the U.S. House, and one additional seat that typically votes Republican remains undecided. That usually deep-red district is currently leaning toward the...
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Amendment 87, which would replace Colorado's 4.4% flat income tax with a graduated rate structure, continues to face a tight battle. The outcome remains too close to call...
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Melania Trump will attend Saturday’s college football game when the Alabama Crimson Tide travels to Baton Rouge to face Lane Kiffin’s LSU. President Donald Trump may have missed...
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For prospective homebuyers eyeing the Carbon County market, this roundup covers properties sold for $500,000 or less during Oct. 26–Nov. 1. It lists the top five properties in...
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Midterm election results were nearly finalized Wednesday morning with 100% of precincts across California reporting, according to The Center Square. Officials declared victories that resulted in Democrats flipping...
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The race for Los Angeles mayor remains too close to call while outstanding ballots are processed. No winner has been declared as remaining ballots are tallied.
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Taco Bell says it is slowly getting its groove back after the cyclosporiasis outbreak that occurred over the summer. Company representatives describe their approach to recovery as “continuing...
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Two people are dead, including the gunman, after a car plowed into a courtyard at Citibank’s Tampa business campus on Wednesday. Police say the gunman fatally shot a...
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With 60 days until the start of the 120th Congress, victorious Democrats are outlining a game plan focused on addressing voters’ affordability concerns. They also plan to attempt...
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