| Oct. 3, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Porter and Chairman Connolly Seek Answers on Trump Administration's 99% Denial Rate for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications
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Rep. Ed Case, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2019
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Rep. Maloney and Senator Hirono Reintroduce Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2019
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Hirono Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Following Hirono & Schatz Advocacy, Secretary of the Navy Approves Creation of Naval ROTC at UH Manoa
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education in the Department of Education - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Secretary Devos to Fulfill Her Responsibility and Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Rosen Participates in Girls Who Code Panel, Discusses Her Bipartisan Legislation to Invest in STEM Education for Girls
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Matsui, Morelle, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Support Title IX, Gender Equity in Education
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Promote Title Ix, Gender Equity in Education
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Letter to David Coleman, President and CEO of the College Board - Murphy, Blumenthal, Senators to College Board: You're Underestimating the True Costs of College
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Letter to David Coleman, CEO of The College Board - Harris, Colleagues to College Board: You're Underestimating the True Costs of College
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Senators Hirono and Booker Lead in Introducing Legislation to Improve Sexual Health Education for Marginalized Youth
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| May 16, 2019
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Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill Aimed to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges Across the Country
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Warren and Murray Lead Colleagues Expressing Support for Agreement That Will Help Military Borrowers Receive the Zero Interest Student Loan Benefit They Are Owed
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 15, 2019
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Senator Hirono Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Funding to the UH West Oahu
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| May 10, 2019
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Letter to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Committee on Recognition - Warren, Bonamici Lead Colleagues Urging Accreditation Council to Protect Students and Taxpayers by Denying Recognition to Troubled For-Profit College Accreditor ACICS
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 7, 2019
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Shatz Introduces Legislation to promote educational opportunities for Americans with Criminal Records
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| April 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Kaine & Whitehouse Call On Devos To Fix Missteps With Implementation Of TEPSLF Program
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 23, 2019
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Senator Hirono Announces Over $4.76 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Three Hawaii Nonprofits
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| April 9, 2019
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Schatz, Lee, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Educational Opportunities For Those Incarcerated And Improve Public Safety
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Harris, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Narrow College Achievement Gaps
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| April 3, 2019
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Schatz Introduces New Legislation To Narrow College Achievement Gaps
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| March 13, 2019
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Brown Leads Charge to Tackle Student Loan Crisis, Bolster College Accessibility and Affordability
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 12, 2019
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Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Building Blocks of STEM Act
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Smith, Sinema, Senators Urge Department Of Education To Immediately Assist Argosy University Students
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 8, 2019
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Booker, Schatz Reintroduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 6, 2019
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Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation to End Student Loan Debt Crisis
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Feb. 26, 2019
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Hirono, Murray, Casey, Scott, and Sablan Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care and Early Learning Programs
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2019
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Hirono, Reed, Brown Propose $100 Billion Investment to Rebuild and Repair America's Schools
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Jan. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Urge DeVos to Listen to Students and Survivors of Sexual Assault, Start Over on Title IX Rule
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Letter Calling on Devos to Improve Shutdown Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and Mr. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - Menendez, Booker Demand Answers After Trump Admin Ends Civil Rights Guidance for School Discipline
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos - Provide Full Student Loan Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2018
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Letter to Brian Kelly, Editor of US News & World Report - Lawmakers Urge U.S. News to Consider a School's Role in Spurring Social Mobility in 2020 College Rankings
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Missal, Inspector General of the Veterans Affairs - Boozman, Schatz Call for Inspector General Investigation into VA's Failure to Pay Veterans Full Benefits
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2018
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Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Release Documents Used in Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Honorable Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Protect Virginia Students From Lead in Drinking Water
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Merkley, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Ensure Affordable Student Loans for Every Borrower
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2018
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Rounds, Hirono Introduce Bill to Provide Transparency to Veterans Considering Enrolling in School
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2018
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Murphy, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Encourage Colleges to Remove Criminal and Juvenile Record Questions from Admissions Applications
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2018
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Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Strong Federal Funding for Hawaii Programs to Continue Under Update of Federal Career & Technical Education Programs
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| July 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group of Senators in Calling on DeVos to Allow the Use of FAFSA Income Data to Help Determine TRIO Eligibility
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 28, 2018
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Hawai"i To Get A Major Boost In Impact Aid Funding For Schools
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| June 22, 2018
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Hirono, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Title IX, Honor Patsy T. Mink & Louise M. Slaughter
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 18, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 13, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Teachers Forced to Foot Bill for Thousands in Promised Aid
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| June 4, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call For Secretary DeVos to Correct Testimony and Uphold Obligation to Serve All Students
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 24, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senators Denounce Move by Secretary DeVos to End Investigations and Office Responsible for Protecting Students from Predatory Colleges
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 18, 2018
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Letter to Ms. Leandra English, Acting Director, CFPB, and Mr. Mick Mulvaney, Director, OMB - Help Committees Call on Mulvaney to Protect Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| May 9, 2018
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Schatz Statement on CFPB Move to Shut Down Student Loan Investigations
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| April 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Concerns Over For-Profit College Industry Lobbyist's "Oversight" Role at the Department of Education
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call For More Childcare Support For Student Parents
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 13, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Roy Blunt, Chairman for the Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies, and the Honorabe Patty Murray, Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Support for Bookshare Program Helping Students with Disabilities
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| March 29, 2018
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Hirono Emphasizes Importance of Impact Aid Funding in Address to Transition Centers Best Practices Conference
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| March 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Booker, Kaine, Gillibrand Lead Colleagues in Urging Education Department to Focus on School Safety, Not Scapegoats
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| March 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Urge Education Department to Focus on School Safety, Not Scapegoats
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| March 22, 2018
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Pocan Leads House Democrats in Introducing Debt-Free College Act
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| March 16, 2018
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Hirono Reiterates Support for Students and Teachers During National Public Schools Week
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Feb. 14, 2018
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Schatz Introduces Legislation to Restore Educational Opportunities for those Incarcerated and Improve Public Safety
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Sectary of Education and Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Student Aid - Feinstein, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Answers on Disciplinary Protections for Minority Students
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Keeps Up Pressure on VA Secretary Shulkin to Uphold Protections Against For-Profit College Corruption Following Decision to Back Down From Blanket Ethics Waiver
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Oct. 13, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Senate Committee on Health, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Senate Committee on Health - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Renew Career and Technical Education Programs
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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