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Oct. 14, 2020
Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program
Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce @HouseJudiciary passed the House companion to my Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, which gives Americans with crushing student loan debt the option to find relief in bankruptcy. This bill is a no-brainer & the Senate should take it up immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The #4profit colleges' memo tells all: they are set on exploiting Black & Brown students & the politicians who represent them. Add this disgusting strategy to the list of for-profit college outrages: worthless diplomas & mountains of debt--just what young people don't need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin Statement On Leaked For-Profit College Lobbyist Email
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020
Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorMenendez 's bipartisan resolution honoring #HispanicServingInstitutions and the amazing work they do to provide education in Hispanic communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HSIWeek."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Casten, Frankel, Lawrence Introduce Bill to Protect K-12 Students from Sexual Harassment and Assault
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Providing debt cancelation to federal student loan borrowers would help millions of Americans during these trying times. I'm joining @SenSchumer , @SenWarren , & @SenDuckworth in calling on the President to cancel student loan debt for federal borrowers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer, Warren To Introduce Resolution Calling On President To Cancel Student Loan Debt For Federal Borrowers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020
Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "More than 1,000 former ITT Tech students in Illinois will receive $9.4 million in student debt relief as part of @ILAttyGeneral settlement with private lending program operator, PEAKS Trust. Long overdue relief for these student borrowers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Dept. of Ed published its call for proposals for FY20 Open Textbooks Pilot grants, a program I've championed. This program will help make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage interested institutions in IL & across the U.S. to apply."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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Oct. 14, 2020
Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program
Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Our nation's student loan crisis has been compounded by this pandemic, putting an unbearable financial burden on already struggling Americans. @SenWarren & I have a bold plan to cancel up to $50k in debt for federal student loan borrowers. It's time to #CancelStudentDebt."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce @HouseJudiciary passed the House companion to my Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act, which gives Americans with crushing student loan debt the option to find relief in bankruptcy. This bill is a no-brainer & the Senate should take it up immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020
Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020
Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "The #4profit colleges' memo tells all: they are set on exploiting Black & Brown students & the politicians who represent them. Add this disgusting strategy to the list of for-profit college outrages: worthless diplomas & mountains of debt--just what young people don't need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020
Durbin Statement On Leaked For-Profit College Lobbyist Email
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Announces Framework for College Athlete's Bill of Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 22, 2020
Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020
Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenatorMenendez 's bipartisan resolution honoring #HispanicServingInstitutions and the amazing work they do to provide education in Hispanic communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HSIWeek."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2020
Casten, Frankel, Lawrence Introduce Bill to Protect K-12 Students from Sexual Harassment and Assault
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Providing debt cancelation to federal student loan borrowers would help millions of Americans during these trying times. I'm joining @SenSchumer , @SenWarren , & @SenDuckworth in calling on the President to cancel student loan debt for federal borrowers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer, Warren To Introduce Resolution Calling On President To Cancel Student Loan Debt For Federal Borrowers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020
Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Great to meet with students from @UofILSystem yesterday during their virtual visit to Washington to discuss education in the age of #COVID19 and ways the federal gov't can improve college affordability and protections for undocumented students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "More than 1,000 former ITT Tech students in Illinois will receive $9.4 million in student debt relief as part of @ILAttyGeneral settlement with private lending program operator, PEAKS Trust. Long overdue relief for these student borrowers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today, Dept. of Ed published its call for proposals for FY20 Open Textbooks Pilot grants, a program I've championed. This program will help make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage interested institutions in IL & across the U.S. to apply."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020
Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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