Summary:
- The article discusses the issue of student loan debt in the United States, specifically the fact that millions of borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished due to defaulting on their loans.
- It explains that the U.S. Department of Education has the power to garnish the wages of borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans, and that this practice is expected to affect around 6 million borrowers in the near future.
- The article also mentions the potential impact this could have on these borrowers, including financial hardship and the difficulty of paying for basic necessities, and the ongoing debate around student loan forgiveness and reform.