MJ Lee

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Bharat Ramamurti, Deputy Director of the NEC, says the upwards of $1 trillion cost estimate from Penn Wharton on President Biden's student loan plan is not "anywhere in the ballpark of what this is going to cost." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: "Tortured" is how one Democrat in touch with the White House described Biden's long road to deciding on student loans.… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mviser: "Donald Trump isn't just a former president," President Biden says. "He is a defeated former president!" "It's not hyperbole,"… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mkraju: Biden says he had no advanced notice of the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago — PolitiTweet.org

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When CNN reported this week that WH officials had recently discussed possibility of additional forgiveness for Pell Grant recipients, there was definitely a sense that some folks didn't want to get their hopes up too much — PolitiTweet.org

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One reason the Pell Grants piece of Biden's student loan debt cancellation announcement today is so significant -- some 60% of borrowers are Pell Grant recipients, per senior admin officials. That means majority of borrowers will qualify for $20,000 in loan forgiveness. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Phil_Mattingly: Firming up what @mj_lee & I have reported the WH was leaning toward on student loans, per sources: -Repayment freeze e… — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden spoke on the phone today with Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Raphael Warnock to discuss the outstanding details in advance of an expected announcement on student loan cancellation, according to sources familiar with the conversation. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Phil_Mattingly And one more thing: White House officials have also been leaning toward one last short-term extension of the current freeze on federal loan repayments. That pause is scheduled to expire on August 31. https://t.co/eaqCIatjN1 — PolitiTweet.org

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@Phil_Mattingly The fact that it's been discussed doesn't mean WH will ultimately go this route, but it would be one way of trying to isolate people who might most benefit from the extra debt forgiveness. Story: https://t.co/eaqCIatjN1 — PolitiTweet.org

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New from me @Phil_Mattingly: Biden administration officials have also discussed the possibility of offering additional student loan debt forgiveness to Pell Grant recipients. That would be in addition to the potential $10,000 cancellation for those who make less than $125,000. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Phil_Mattingly: Stephen Goepfert, the first WH staffer Pres. Biden sees nearly every morning and the last nearly every evening, is set… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: The White House is getting some sprucing up while Biden is on vacation (including an upgrade to the Situation Room soon… — PolitiTweet.org

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@Phil_Mattingly While announcement could come early as Wednesday, unclear final decision on details and timing has been made -- and last-minute changes are of course always possible. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Phil_Mattingly In recent days, White House has been in communication with lawmakers to deliberate. Last week, for example, Sens. Schumer, Warren and Warnock had a discussion with senior White House officials, per sources. https://t.co/NotSATnbri — PolitiTweet.org

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With @Phil_Mattingly: White House officials have been weighing - and leaning toward - cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt for those who who earn less than $125,000. They've also discussed possibility of additional forgiveness beyond that. https://t.co/NotSATnbri — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maggieNYT: PREORDER the book CONFIDENCE MAN here, in the US https://t.co/vB2v3CisCP or here, for readers in the UK! https://t.co/bT9ari… — PolitiTweet.org

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@PoppyHarlowCNN @alexburnsNYT thanks, poppy! 🥰 — PolitiTweet.org

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Feeling immensely proud of @alexburnsNYT — for the amazing work he did at the NYTimes, but also, for having done it all while always putting our family first. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheLeadCNN: Biden signs sweeping climate, health care and tax bill. CNN's @mj_lee breaks down what’s in the new law https://t.co/T9UG6q… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DJJudd: Sen. Joe Manchin says he's "always had a personal relationship," with Pres. Joe Biden, telling reporters at the White House Bid… — PolitiTweet.org

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On the name "Inflation Reduction Act" -- Manchin says nobody said the bill would bring down inflation "immediately" like turning a switch on and off. — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked how much credit President Biden deserves for this climate, health care and tax law, Manchin says you don't get something of this scale done without the president knowing what's going on. — PolitiTweet.org

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"I know everyone was upset," Sen. Joe Manchin tells reporters at the WH on when he walked away from Build Back Better talks. Says he decided to keep things under wraps this last round, because "I didn't want anybody to be disappointed in me." https://t.co/jywUM64syr — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden signs the climate, health care and tax bill. Hands the pen to: Sen. Joe Manchin — PolitiTweet.org

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"Many seem surprised at your successes," Clyburn tells Biden. "I am not. Because I know you. But more importantly, you know and respect the American people." — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Jim Clyburn and Sen. Chuck Schumer have walked out onto the stage with President Biden — PolitiTweet.org

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first-*bumping* — PolitiTweet.org

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He was just seen fist-pumping members of the Biden administration ahead of bill signing at the White House — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DJJudd: Asked how FLOTUS, who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier today, is feeling, Biden tells press she's "good-- she's doing well.… — PolitiTweet.org