Clinton Adopts Sanders' Idea: Free College for (Almost) Everyone

Jul 07, 2016, 11:40 AM

Bernie Sanders has won a major concession from Hillary Clinton, who committed on Wednesday to a plan that would make college free for more than 80% of American families by 2021.

Clinton's new plan would make college tuition-free for all students from families making $125,000 a year or less. It would start at $85,000 and increase by $10,000 each year, paid for by closing high income tax loopholes, according to a campaign aide.

The announcement is a major victory for Sanders and his supporters.