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The One Big Beautiful Bill, passed by Congress in July 2025, placed new limits on student loans, which could previously be sought for the full cost of such degrees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I was limping and being passed by people double my age.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After being denied entry at multiple locations, the commission successfully sought a court order, but much of the day had already passed by the time the observers were allowed in.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The House approved the measure, already passed by the Senate, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

We continued our loop around the market and passed by four vendors before I built up the nerve to say, “Mom? Can I ask you something?”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks