| June 29, 2022
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House and Senate VA Committee Leaders Introduce Bill to Simplify G.I. Bill Reporting Requirements
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 28, 2022
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​Foster Introduces Legislation to Lower Costs for Students
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 27, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| June 23, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Settlement In Sweet V. Cardona
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 21, 2022
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Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Securing Additional Funding to Protect Student Internet Access
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 20, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, DURBIN URGE ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR EPA CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 9, 2022
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Tweet - "Since 2016, I've been urging @usedgov to discharge the federal student loans of Illinoisans who were scammed out of a decent education by the predatory, for-profit Westwood College. Today, I urged @SecCardona again to finally erase the student debt of 3,600 deserving Illinoisans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2022
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Durbin Releases Statement On Department Of Education's Group Discharge Of Student Borrowers Who Attended Now-Shuttered Corinthian Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2022
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Letter to Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Bicameral Members Want Immediate Check On Claims Of Fetal Tissue Research at University of Pittsburgh
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 23, 2022
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Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor - Davidson Calls on Ed & Labor Committee to Reevaluate Student Loan Program
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Tweet - "For the 9th year in a row, I am once again calling on high school principals, counselors, and teachers across IL to warn college-bound students and their families about the dangers of #4profit colleges. They're a direct threat to these students and should be treated as such."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with 8th graders from @OldStMarysScho1 in Chicago yesterday. An impressive group of young people, I wouldn't be surprised if any of them come back to Washington one day to take their place in the Senate or House of Representatives!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee - Neguse Leads Letter Urging Investments in Textbook Affordability Program
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 22, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues Asking Department of Education for its Plans to Provide a "Fresh Start" to Student Loan Borrowers in Default
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I was glad to visit @bradleyu to announce $850,000 in federal funding I secured to help increase our nursing workforce and support a collaboration with Peoria Public Schools"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2022
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Durbin, Brown, Warren Applaud Biden Administration's Actions On Student Loan Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 14, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Brown, Warren, Durbin Urge Review of Student Loan Program Mismanagement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 6, 2022
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In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Highlights Corruption Of ITT Tech And For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Closure Of Lincoln College
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I joined my colleagues in urging @SecCardona to carry out his commitment to change the way the Department of Education handles claims by student borrowers in bankruptcy. This will help students, and it's long overdue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Senators Call On Department Of Education, DOJ To Follow Through On Pledge To Improve Handling Of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Call on Department of Education, DOJ to Follow Through on Pledge to Improve Handling of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 30, 2022
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Durbin Talks Research Funding With University Of Chicago President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2022
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Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @UChicago President Paul Alivisatos today about research funding. It's vital that our federal government invests in groundbreaking research, and I remain a committed federal partner in securing funding for science and innovation in IL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 30, 2022
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Tweet - "Joined a bipartisan, bicameral group to introduce legislation reauthorizing the READ Act yesterday. Given the global learning loss due to COVID-19 and troubling backsliding on girls education in places such as Afghanistan, this could not come at a more important time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 29, 2022
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Rubio, Durbin, Smith, Bass Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize READ Act, Continue Global Access to Education
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 29, 2022
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Durbin, Rubio, Bass, Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Extend Authorization On Global Basic Education
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 28, 2022
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Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2022
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U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 4, 2022
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Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 2, 2022
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Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 1, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Adams, Scott, Omar, Delgado, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Gateway to Careers Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Duckworth Emphasizes Her Support for Working Families During Meeting With Rockford Parents & Head Start Leadership
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Letter to Lisa Brown, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Education - Brown, Colleagues Call Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser for His Conflict of Interest As Chair of NACIQI
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Brown, Capito Lead Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Professional Workforce in Next Legislative Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Kaine Joins Colleagues in Urging Senate Leadership to Support Those Educating Our Future Health Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "I have long called for @usedgov to change its practice of challenging student loan bankruptcy claims in court. This is a positive step forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ross Provisions To Support Immigrants In STEM Fields Pass House
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2022
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Rep. Lee, Rep. Casten Announce Introduction of Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up With Inflation
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Rep. Danny K. Davis Congratulates Governor Pritzker for 10 million dollar Grant for Illinois
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds DHS For Establishing The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - REP. MARY MILLER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING FOR SEC. CARDONA
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Tweet: The federal government should not be in the business of propping up predatory #4profit colleges. Instead, we should be holding them accountable for all the damage they've done.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - DUCKWORTH JOINS BOOKER, EIGHT DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUSPEND WAGE GARNISHMENT OF STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2021
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Warnock, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Waiver on Student Loan Interest for Duration of COVID-19 National Emergency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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