OTC Inside the Beltway: Mass Layoffs at ED, Chances of a Shutdown, and the PSLF Executive Order

This week on "Off the Cuff," Beth is joined by Karen, Allie, and Hugh to dig into the Department of Education’s (ED) plan to lay off nearly 50% of its workforce and the potential impacts on student financial aid programs. The team discusses many questions raised by the action and what we’ve learned since Tuesday’s announcement. Karen and Hugh then discuss the chances of a government shutdown this weekend and provide updates on where things stand with a House-passed spending bill that could keep the government operational. The team then recaps last Friday’s executive order seeking to revise PSLF eligibility. 

Speakers

Beth Maglione Karen McCarthy Allie Arcese
Beth Maglione
Interim President & CEO
 
 
Karen McCarthy
Vice President

 
 
Allie Arcese
 Sr. Director of Strategic Communications & Engagement
Hugh Ferguson
Managing Editor

 
 

 

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Publication Date: 3/14/2025


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