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    Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently confirmed that student loan repayments would begin again later in 2023, delivering what is likely to be a severe financial shock to borrowers who have not had to make payments for three years. This puts greater urgency on lawmakers to fix the flaws in the best idea for easing the transition: the "income-driven repayment" plan.

      They say moving is one of the most stressful things a person can do. Combine that with a global pandemic, and in 2020 there was a perfect storm for my family.

        The numbers are in. It’s abundantly clear Americans not only want the divisive Congress to quite playing games and become bipartisan leaders – like the good old days – and in 2024 cast Joe Biden and Donald Trump aside and elect a middle-of-the-road president.

        When President Bush signed legislation in August 2005 creating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the price of corn per bushel was $1.84. Today, after this critical policy has been in place for nearly 18 years, the price of corn per bushel has increased to $6.70 or a total increase of 264%. …

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        I enjoyed reading Kent Verkrysees' March 3 letter to the editor, "Fossil fuels made us great." Thank you for your service. I also served during that time period, and like you I'm proud to have served our country. (Donald Trump says we are suckers and fools for serving.)

        I enjoyed reading Kent Verkrysees' March 3 letter to the editor, "Fossil fuels made us great." Thank you for your service. I also served during that time period, and like you I'm proud to have served our country. (Donald Trump says we are suckers and fools for serving.)

        I enjoyed reading Kent Verkrysees' March 3 letter to the editor, "Fossil fuels made us great." Thank you for your service. I also served during that time period, and like you I'm proud to have served our country. (Donald Trump says we are suckers and fools for serving.)

        I enjoyed reading Kent Verkrysees' March 3 letter to the editor, "Fossil fuels made us great." Thank you for your service. I also served during that time period, and like you I'm proud to have served our country. (Donald Trump says we are suckers and fools for serving.)

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