By Brittany R. Ballenstedt
Legislation that would provide student loan forgiveness for federal employees after 10 years of service will now move to President Bush's desk.
The bill (H.R. 2669), sponsored by Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., was agreed upon by a conference committee Wednesday and cleared by the House and Senate on Friday. The president, who had threatened to veto the measure, has agreed to sign it.
The legislation includes language that would make it easier for college graduates who have high student loan debt to accept lower-paying government and nonprofit jobs. High debt has often been cited as a major impediment to the government's ability to attract top talent.
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