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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 - "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. 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. 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 - "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. 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 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 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 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 Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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 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. 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. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Bost Announces SIU Research Grant Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Fall Reopening With University Of Illinois System President Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Robert Robbins, President of the University of Arizona - Durbin, Brown Caution University Of Arizona On Its Bid To Purchase Predatory For-Profit College Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will. Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18 Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Reopening Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 31, 2020 Durbin Calls For Resignation Of Principal Deputy Under Secretary Of Education Diane Auer Jones Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Diane Jones pressured an accreditor to benefit a #4profit college that was lying to students about its accreditation. Then she and @usedgov mislead me and other Members of Congress about her actions. She must resign from @usedgov ." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As school districts decide between online & in-person learning, science must drive their decision making--not Presidential pressure. I'm leading 24 colleagues in urging Senate leadership to reject the President's desire to condition school funding on resuming in-person learning." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Education - Underwood Leads Illinois Delegation in Urging Department of Education Secretary DeVos to Rescind Unlawful Rule Denying Critical Federal Relief to Illinois Public Schools Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "With the upcoming school year just weeks away, I spoke with @ChicagoState President Z Scott about the need for additional federal resources for universities & students to get them through this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Chicago State University President Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the disastrous Republican #COVID19 response plan and what it will mean for our nation's students, teachers, and schools. Watch here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call For Delay Of Naciqi Review Of Higher Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Priorities For Next Coronavirus Supplemental Legislation, Including Investments In Education And Child Care Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Held news conference this morning with @janicejackson to discuss @SenateDems $430B plan for investing in education & child care in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. This crucial funding must be included in the next federal relief package--regardless of what the President may say." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Congressman Panetta Leads 73 Members in Pushing for Increased Funding for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $10 Million for Head Start Programs in the City of Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have a teaching crisis in communities across the country that pays our educators too little & incentivizes high quality & experienced educators to work in more affluent areas. The negative impact on students in Black & Brown neighborhoods & low-income communities is drastic." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm against including #4profit colleges in the next #COVID19 relief package. Congress shouldn't fund these predatory money making machines. Joining my colleagues in making our position on this matter clear to Senate leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant Rep. Mike Bost
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
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 - "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. 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. 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 - "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. 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 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 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 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 Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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 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. 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. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "We owe our educators a debt of gratitude for going the extra mile for students during the #COVID19 crisis. Great to thank @TFA_ChicagoNWI Executive Director Aneesh Sohoni for TFA corps members' work in the classroom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem 's rapid, saliva-based #COVID19 testing system, SHIELD T3, delivers quick results, is affordable to conduct & can reach communities via mobile units. I'm urging @DeptofDefense to partner with U of I to implement this testing strategy within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this month, I joined @SenatorHassan in calling on @USDA to extend these school meal program flexibilities to deal with the challenges brought by #COVID19. I'm glad they took our advice. Millions of students across the country rely on these programs for healthy meals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses Start Of New School Year During COVID-19 Pandemic With Teach For America Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @UofILSystem is leading the way with a contact tracing & testing strategy for the coming school year that holds the promise of benefiting students & faculty at public universities in IL. Great to speak with U of I Pres Killeen yesterday about working toward a safe fall semester." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Bost Announces SIU Research Grant Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 8M student borrowers weren't eligible for CARES Act student loan relief & won't benefit from the President's executive order. I'm joining my colleagues in calling for congressional action to ensure 43M federal student loan borrowers get relief during this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Durbin Discusses Fall Reopening With University Of Illinois System President Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to Robert Robbins, President of the University of Arizona - Durbin, Brown Caution University Of Arizona On Its Bid To Purchase Predatory For-Profit College Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Schools in Chicago & across Illinois don't need more tweets, self-congratulatory briefings, or medical advice from President Trump. What they need from Washington are federal resources & guidance based on the best science our government has to offer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Calls on Usda to Provide More Flexibility, Support to Student Nutrition Programs Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Presidential tweets won't help Chicago schools. Real relief from feds will. Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Roll Call - How can we fix our health worker shortage? Start with tackling student debt Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18 Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Reopening Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 31, 2020 Durbin Calls For Resignation Of Principal Deputy Under Secretary Of Education Diane Auer Jones Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Senate to Reject Conditioning Federal Funds to Schools on Re-Opening In-Person Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Diane Jones pressured an accreditor to benefit a #4profit college that was lying to students about its accreditation. Then she and @usedgov mislead me and other Members of Congress about her actions. She must resign from @usedgov ." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "As school districts decide between online & in-person learning, science must drive their decision making--not Presidential pressure. I'm leading 24 colleagues in urging Senate leadership to reject the President's desire to condition school funding on resuming in-person learning." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Education - Underwood Leads Illinois Delegation in Urging Department of Education Secretary DeVos to Rescind Unlawful Rule Denying Critical Federal Relief to Illinois Public Schools Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "With the upcoming school year just weeks away, I spoke with @ChicagoState President Z Scott about the need for additional federal resources for universities & students to get them through this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Chicago State University President Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the disastrous Republican #COVID19 response plan and what it will mean for our nation's students, teachers, and schools. Watch here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call For Delay Of Naciqi Review Of Higher Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Priorities For Next Coronavirus Supplemental Legislation, Including Investments In Education And Child Care Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Held news conference this morning with @janicejackson to discuss @SenateDems $430B plan for investing in education & child care in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. This crucial funding must be included in the next federal relief package--regardless of what the President may say." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Congressman Panetta Leads 73 Members in Pushing for Increased Funding for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 23, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $10 Million for Head Start Programs in the City of Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have a teaching crisis in communities across the country that pays our educators too little & incentivizes high quality & experienced educators to work in more affluent areas. The negative impact on students in Black & Brown neighborhoods & low-income communities is drastic." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm against including #4profit colleges in the next #COVID19 relief package. Congress shouldn't fund these predatory money making machines. Joining my colleagues in making our position on this matter clear to Senate leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant Rep.Mike Bost
July 23, 2020 Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave Rep.Sean Casten
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