Article snippet: Senator Elizabeth Warren is blitzing the 2020 Democratic primary field with a series of ambitious policy proposals covering everything from student loans to the use of federal lands. Her proposals have become a signature part of her campaign, solidifying her reputation as a policy wonk and spurring a new campaign slogan: “I have a plan for that.” Here’s a look at what Warren has said she would do if elected president. wants to restore protections for bankrupt families she says were stripped away by a 2005 law in a proposal that aims to simplify the bankruptcy system and lower the costs of filing for bankruptcy overall. It would also allow people to discharge student debt in bankruptcy. Warren, who frequently talks about her time as a special needs teacher on the campaign trail, released a plan she says would increase federal benefits for those with disabilities and their caregivers, improve access to high quality education, and protect their rights. Much of Warren’s plan is drawn from proposals and legislation she has announced previously, including a criminal justice reform plan that would seek to discourage crackdowns on symptoms of homelessness as well as increases to Social Security benefits — both issues that often have direct impact on people with disabilities. But Warren said she would also make changes to Social Security that would increase disability benefits, make it easier for those with disabilities to access benefits, and make it harder to lose the... Link to the full article to read more