Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration intensified its push to rein in soaring college costs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Congress that 43 million Americans are now carrying a staggering $1.7 trillion in student debt.Appearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee, McMahon defended sweeping student loan reforms and argued that unlimited federal lending had fuelled tuition inflation across the country.“We have $1.7 trillion in debt, 43 million student…
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Washington, March 27 (IANS) US lawmakers warned that foreign actors, including those linked to China, are targeting American universities for espionage and influence.At a House hearing, Chairman Tim Walberg said adversaries are exploiting open academic systems.“They’re actively competing against our nation’s interests on the battlegrounds of our university campuses,” he said.He said the US must protect research without shutting down global collaboration.University officials said threats …