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I didn't know whether to cry, throw up, get mad. I honestly did not think the federal government would do this to someone.

Debbie Baker, a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed last week against the Department of Education over the loan forgiveness program for public service workers. Baker was told her student debt would be forgiven after she taught for 10 years. It wasn't.

Debbie Baker, a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed last week against the Department of Education over the loan forgiveness program for public service workers. Baker was told her student debt would be forgiven after she taught for 10 years. It wasn't.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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