First Lady Jill Biden Advocates for Free Community College Education in America

First Lady Jill Biden delivered a commencement address at Mesa Community College in Arizona, where she called for community college education to be “free in America.” Her remarks come as the Biden administration faces scrutiny over its policies on student loan forgiveness and the rising national debt. Biden’s proposal for free community colleges was part of her husband’s 2020 campaign platform, but has not gained traction in Congress or the courts.

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