The Rule That’s Blocking the Next Generation of Health Care Workers

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) explains why the Education Department’s final rule on graduate loan limits is shutting out nursing and other health care students. Here’s what Congress can do to fix it before July 1.

May 11, 2026

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