Jul 31, 2023

Not your father’s Republicans

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These Republicans have some unusual economic policy ideas. We'll discuss why discharging student debt during bankruptcy is one of them. Plus, coal is still a big deal globally and Yellow, a trucking company, is shutting down operations.

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Some Republicans are exploring a new position on student loan debt

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jul 31, 2023

The proposal bucks the party's usual laissez-faire approach.

To have your student loan debt discharged by a judge, one must prove it’s causing them “undue hardship."

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A Warmer World

Why are China and India still burning so much coal?

by Henry Epp

Jul 31, 2023

A new report from the International Energy Agency shows global demand for coal reached a record level in 2022 — and it’s not likely to go down any time soon.

Countries like India and China rely on coal for two big reasons: It’s usually cheap and available, said Sanya Carley, a professor of energy policy at the University of Pennsylvania.

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