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Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Chinese Propaganda Outfits At U.S. Schools Get Boost From Biden Admin
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Op-Ed - Science and not teachers unions should guide decision-making on schools reopening
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 2, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Apprenticeship Act of Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year and for Other Purposes
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to House Education and Labor, Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs Committees
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation's military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies:"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020
Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020
Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Lankford and grassley doing double duty voting + supporting our states universities as they play in the big 12 championship @ United States Capitol "
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2020
Academic Freedom
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 18, 2020
Graduating Class of 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Following Grassley Request, Watchdog Review Shows Need for More Research Protections Against Foreign Theft at Universities
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 5, 2020
Iowa Safe Schools Annual Governor's Conference
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "1/3 When it comes to addressing fraud in the student loan system, there needs to be a fair and transparent process in place."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - At McConnell's Request, Department of Education Maintains Funding for Rural, Low-Income Schools
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Grassley Nominates 50 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Grassley Presses HHS On Waste In Graduate Medical Education Programs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2019
Murray, Wyden, Smith and Grassley Release Report Showing Department of Education Can Do More to Support Students in Foster Care
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
HELP Committee Chairman Alexander Sponsors Cassidy's College Transparency Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Vincent Price, President of Duke University, Cristle Judd, President of Sarah Lawrence College, the Rev. Peter Donohue, President of Villanova University, and Lawrence Bacow, President of Harvard University - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Rev. Peter M. Donohue - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Dr. Cristle Collins Judd, President of Sarah Lawrence College - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
The Wall Street Journal - The Senate Takes On Campus Censorship
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Dr. Vincent E. Price, President of Drake University - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2019
Grassley, Cassidy Partner to Tackle Student Loan Debt
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 30, 2019
The Washington Examiner - Sen. Grassley Op-Ed: Tackle student loan debt's underlying causes
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2019
In Response to Watchdog Report on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, Ernst, Grassley Call for Immediate Action to Ensure the Safety of Iowa's Children
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 6, 2019
Ernst Continues Efforts to Help Iowa Students Plan Finances for Higher Education, Address Student Loan Debt
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 23, 2019
Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Fix to the Kiddie Tax for College Students
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2019
Gillibrand, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Coalition Of Senators To Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Sexual Assault On College Campuses, Strengthen Accountability And Transparency For Institutions
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2019
Bipartisan Gillibrand-Grassley-Reed Bill Targets Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Students, Families with Access to Important Financial Aid Information
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Intro Bipartisan Bill to Expand & Support Teacher-leadership Opportunities
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 30, 2019
Students, Parents Deserve to Know True Cost of Federal Loans
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand and Support Teacher Leadership Opportunities
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 28, 2019
Students, Parents Deserve to Know True Cost of Federal Loans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Gardner, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand and Support Teacher Leadership Opportunities
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scott Hails Administration Decision to Protect Religious Liberty in South Carolina
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's signature on bills to help student vets will ensure the VA reimburses them for any missed or underpaid #ForeverGIBill housing benefits they are owed."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 3, 2019
Multi-Year Investigation Reveals Widespread Waste & Misconduct at Highest Echelon of Marshals Service
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Grassley Presses DOJ on FARA and China's Activity in the U.S. Education System
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2018
Grassley Presses DOJ on FARA and China's Activity in the U.S. Education System
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Chinese Propaganda Outfits At U.S. Schools Get Boost From Biden Admin
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Op-Ed - Science and not teachers unions should guide decision-making on schools reopening
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 2, 2021
Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Apprenticeship Act of Providing for Consideration of H. Con. Res. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year and for Other Purposes
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 26, 2021
Miller-Meeks Appointed to House Education and Labor, Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs Committees
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "As a company commander who served over 23 years in our nation's military, and mother of a West Point cadet, I am honored to nominate these Iowa students for admittance to our U.S. Service Academies:"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 21, 2020
Grassley Nominates 33 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2020
Ernst Nominates 31 Iowans for Admission to U.S. Service Academies
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Lankford and grassley doing double duty voting + supporting our states universities as they play in the big 12 championship @ United States Capitol "
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2020
Academic Freedom
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 21, 2020
Ernst: Universities With Multi-Billion Dollar Endowments Don't Need Our Tax Dollars
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 18, 2020
Graduating Class of 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020
Following Grassley Request, Watchdog Review Shows Need for More Research Protections Against Foreign Theft at Universities
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 5, 2020
Iowa Safe Schools Annual Governor's Conference
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 3, 2020
Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "1/3 When it comes to addressing fraud in the student loan system, there needs to be a fair and transparent process in place."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - At McConnell's Request, Department of Education Maintains Funding for Rural, Low-Income Schools
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Grassley Nominates 50 Iowa Students to the U.S. Service Academies
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Grassley Presses HHS On Waste In Graduate Medical Education Programs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 2, 2019
Murray, Wyden, Smith and Grassley Release Report Showing Department of Education Can Do More to Support Students in Foster Care
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
HELP Committee Chairman Alexander Sponsors Cassidy's College Transparency Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Vincent Price, President of Duke University, Cristle Judd, President of Sarah Lawrence College, the Rev. Peter Donohue, President of Villanova University, and Lawrence Bacow, President of Harvard University - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to the Rev. Peter M. Donohue - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Dr. Cristle Collins Judd, President of Sarah Lawrence College - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
The Wall Street Journal - The Senate Takes On Campus Censorship
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 25, 2019
Letter to Dr. Vincent E. Price, President of Drake University - Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Academic Freedom Concerns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2019
Grassley, Cassidy Partner to Tackle Student Loan Debt
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 30, 2019
The Washington Examiner - Sen. Grassley Op-Ed: Tackle student loan debt's underlying causes
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 25, 2019
In Response to Watchdog Report on Seclusion and Restraint in Schools, Ernst, Grassley Call for Immediate Action to Ensure the Safety of Iowa's Children
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 6, 2019
Ernst Continues Efforts to Help Iowa Students Plan Finances for Higher Education, Address Student Loan Debt
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 23, 2019
Menendez Joins Colleagues in Introducing Fix to the Kiddie Tax for College Students
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2019
Gillibrand, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Coalition Of Senators To Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Sexual Assault On College Campuses, Strengthen Accountability And Transparency For Institutions
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 2, 2019
Bipartisan Gillibrand-Grassley-Reed Bill Targets Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 27, 2019
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Students, Families with Access to Important Financial Aid Information
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Intro Bipartisan Bill to Expand & Support Teacher-leadership Opportunities
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 30, 2019
Students, Parents Deserve to Know True Cost of Federal Loans
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 29, 2019
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand and Support Teacher Leadership Opportunities
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 28, 2019
Students, Parents Deserve to Know True Cost of Federal Loans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Gardner, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand and Support Teacher Leadership Opportunities
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Scott Hails Administration Decision to Protect Religious Liberty in South Carolina
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's signature on bills to help student vets will ensure the VA reimburses them for any missed or underpaid #ForeverGIBill housing benefits they are owed."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 3, 2019
Multi-Year Investigation Reveals Widespread Waste & Misconduct at Highest Echelon of Marshals Service
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Grassley Presses DOJ on FARA and China's Activity in the U.S. Education System
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 1, 2018
Grassley Presses DOJ on FARA and China's Activity in the U.S. Education System
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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