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Senator Bernie Sanders is introducing a bold new bill to stop the government from garnishing Social Security checks to repay old student loans — a move that could protect millions of seniors, many over 50, who rely on those payments for food, medicine, and housing. With average student debt for this group nearing $50,000 and over a third of Social Security recipients with loans depending on those funds to survive, the legislation aims to shield vulnerable older Americans from financial catastrophe. Backed by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, the bill isn’t just about stopping garnishment — it’s about ensuring seniors get their full, essential income. As Congress weighs the proposal, it’s spotlighting a growing crisis: decades-old student debt threatening the stability of America’s aging population.

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