sues Trump ally Roger Stone for unpaid taxes MORE also predicted "we are going to find the votes and get her confirmed, " speaking to reporters on Friday evening. LEADING THE DAY 17 state attorneys general call for canceling $50K in student loan debt: A coalition of 17 state attorneys general is calling for the cancellation of up to $50, 000 in federal student loan debt for all borrowers. The Democratic attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, sent a letter to congressional leaders on Friday supporting resolutions that call on President Biden to use executive action to forgive outstanding student loans. "The existing repayment system for Federal student loans provides insufficient opportunity for struggling borrowers to manage their debts or recover from the current economic crisis, " the attorneys general wrote. "Broad cancellation of Federal student loan debt will provide immediate relief to millions who are struggling during this pandemic and recession, and give a much-needed boost to families and our economy. "
Expect to hear plenty of support for going big on fiscal stimulus, ruling out rate hikes any time soon, and questions on what the Fed can do to foster racial equity and fight climate change. Senators will be vetting four of Biden's nominees at confirmation hearings next week (see above), so that will give us a sense of if any will face trouble getting through the process. GOOD TO KNOW ODDS AND ENDS The preme Court unanimously ruled on Friday that Uber drivers are "workers" for the company, rather than self-employed, a distinction that now forces the ride-sharing company to evaluate payments and benefits to its U. K. drivers.
"He hasn't made a decision on that either way. In fact, he hasn't yet gotten the memos that he needs to start to focus on that decision, " Klain said.