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Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "America must maintain a strong STEM workforce to help us compete in the global economy. When we deny international students with advanced STEM degrees from American universities a chance to continue their work in our country, their talents are sent overseas to our competitors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Casten, Shalala, King Introduce the Stop College Closures Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @GWCPWarriors I was joined by @janicejackson and leaders from @NorthwesternMed and @LurieChildrens to highlight the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program, which supports high school students to explore and be better prepared for potential careers in medicine" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "This week I visited @LCTechCampus in Grayslake to learn more about their vocational programs. They offer more than 20 programs ranging from culinary arts to laser technology, for the nearly 1,600 high school students throughout Lake and McHenry counties." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the students at @WheatonCollege for your questions yesterday. It is always great to hear from students who are working towards a career in public service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 HELP Committee Chairman Alexander Sponsors Cassidy's College Transparency Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today I led a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval with @RepSusieLee on @BetsyDeVosED's rewritten borrower defense rule that gutted relief & protections for student borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges & universities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin, Lee Lead Congressional Effort To Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with some excellent @UofILSystem leaders, alumni, & students visiting Washington today for #UofIDayinDC. Thanks for your thoughtful questions -- I look forward to continuing to work together to advance education, research, and innovation in our state" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 At U of I Advocacy Day in DC, Duckworth Highlights Importance of Federal Higher Education Funding Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's only right that we recognize the public service of adjunct professors & share access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, a benefit available to their full-time colleagues. Proud to work with @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, & @SenBooker to expand student debt relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Hirono Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Don't mistake today's discharges as a sign of empathy for defrauded student borrowers by @BetsyDeVosED. At the same time that she's providing discharges for ITT borrowers, she's also busy gutting the borrower defense rule." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Closed School Discharges For Former ITT Tech Students Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Reps. García and McBath Introduce Legislation to Simplify the Federal Financial Aid Application Process for Students Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time yesterday at the 22nd Annual #ChicagoFootballClassic celebrating the proud legacy of our nation's HBCUs. We must ensure these historical institutions have the funding they need to continue educating our leaders of the future. #HamptonVSHoward" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to talk with college students and leadership from @DePaulUSA to learn more about Dax House, which provides housing and services for homeless and housing-insecure students at @DePaulU." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Murray, Duckworth Release Report Highlighting Challenges Student Parents in College Are Facing While Completing Their Degree Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Under @BetsyDeVosED, the Dept. of Education has granted a mere 1% of eligible applicants with the public servant student loan forgiveness they were promised. These are our nation's teachers, firefighters, and nurses - they've earned this relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Many former ITT Tech students are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Today, @SenWarren, @SenBlumenthal, @SenSherrodBrown and I called on @BetsyDevosED to grant full discharges without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Dem Senators Press Devos To Provide Automatic Closed School Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This rule is another Trump-DeVos giveaway to their for-profit college cronies at the expense of defrauded student borrowers. It's time for Congress to stand up for students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Durbin Statement On Devos Rule Gutting Student Loan Borrower Defense Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The recent collapse of 3 for-profit college chains has impacted more than 32,000 students across the US. @PattyMurray & I led group of @SenateDems in urging @BetsyDevosED to do her job & ensure these students get the loan discharge & help restarting their educations they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "With too few medical providers & long distances between them, patients in rural America often struggle to get the health care they need. My bill w/ @MarshaBlackburn expands loan forgiveness programs in rural communities to attract more doctors, dentists & mental health providers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Dream Center Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is one of the only kinds of debt that can't be discharged in bankruptcy and it's time for that to change. My bill, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, would give our young people this much-needed second chance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisCentral for taking steps to assist the students of closing @midstatecollege. Students can visit http://icc.edu/midstate for more information." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships Rep. Darin LaHood
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "I'm skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We've seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry--prices soar leading to more student debt. https://uspirg.org/news/usp/major-textbook-publisher-merger-will-cost-students …" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to Community College President - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance Rep. Bill Foster
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Closing #4profit @midstatecollege must immediately provide affected students with information about their option for federal closed school discharge" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that @BobbyScott is investigating @usedgov's handling of the Dream Center debacle that harmed thousands of students and wasted millions in taxpayer dollars." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Durbin & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Teachers and other public servants deserve the student loan forgiveness that Congress intended for them under #PSLF" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Former IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan knows the importance of states being able to protect their students from unscrupulous and predatory student loan servicers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Tweet - "America must maintain a strong STEM workforce to help us compete in the global economy. When we deny international students with advanced STEM degrees from American universities a chance to continue their work in our country, their talents are sent overseas to our competitors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Casten, Shalala, King Introduce the Stop College Closures Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @GWCPWarriors I was joined by @janicejackson and leaders from @NorthwesternMed and @LurieChildrens to highlight the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program, which supports high school students to explore and be better prepared for potential careers in medicine" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "This week I visited @LCTechCampus in Grayslake to learn more about their vocational programs. They offer more than 20 programs ranging from culinary arts to laser technology, for the nearly 1,600 high school students throughout Lake and McHenry counties." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the students at @WheatonCollege for your questions yesterday. It is always great to hear from students who are working towards a career in public service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2019 HELP Committee Chairman Alexander Sponsors Cassidy's College Transparency Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Reps. Bass, Davis Introduce the Fafsa Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today I led a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval with @RepSusieLee on @BetsyDeVosED's rewritten borrower defense rule that gutted relief & protections for student borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges & universities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin, Lee Lead Congressional Effort To Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Continuing Appropriations Act, and Health Extenders Act of Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Sens. Van Hollen, Portman, Merkley and Reps. Davis, Schweikert Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix AOTC Inequality Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with some excellent @UofILSystem leaders, alumni, & students visiting Washington today for #UofIDayinDC. Thanks for your thoughtful questions -- I look forward to continuing to work together to advance education, research, and innovation in our state" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 At U of I Advocacy Day in DC, Duckworth Highlights Importance of Federal Higher Education Funding Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It's only right that we recognize the public service of adjunct professors & share access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, a benefit available to their full-time colleagues. Proud to work with @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, & @SenBooker to expand student debt relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Hirono Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Don't mistake today's discharges as a sign of empathy for defrauded student borrowers by @BetsyDeVosED. At the same time that she's providing discharges for ITT borrowers, she's also busy gutting the borrower defense rule." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Closed School Discharges For Former ITT Tech Students Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Reps. García and McBath Introduce Legislation to Simplify the Federal Financial Aid Application Process for Students Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time yesterday at the 22nd Annual #ChicagoFootballClassic celebrating the proud legacy of our nation's HBCUs. We must ensure these historical institutions have the funding they need to continue educating our leaders of the future. #HamptonVSHoward" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to talk with college students and leadership from @DePaulUSA to learn more about Dax House, which provides housing and services for homeless and housing-insecure students at @DePaulU." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Murray, Duckworth Release Report Highlighting Challenges Student Parents in College Are Facing While Completing Their Degree Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Under @BetsyDeVosED, the Dept. of Education has granted a mere 1% of eligible applicants with the public servant student loan forgiveness they were promised. These are our nation's teachers, firefighters, and nurses - they've earned this relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Many former ITT Tech students are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Today, @SenWarren, @SenBlumenthal, @SenSherrodBrown and I called on @BetsyDevosED to grant full discharges without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Dem Senators Press Devos To Provide Automatic Closed School Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "This rule is another Trump-DeVos giveaway to their for-profit college cronies at the expense of defrauded student borrowers. It's time for Congress to stand up for students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019 Durbin Statement On Devos Rule Gutting Student Loan Borrower Defense Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The recent collapse of 3 for-profit college chains has impacted more than 32,000 students across the US. @PattyMurray & I led group of @SenateDems in urging @BetsyDevosED to do her job & ensure these students get the loan discharge & help restarting their educations they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2019 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "With too few medical providers & long distances between them, patients in rural America often struggle to get the health care they need. My bill w/ @MarshaBlackburn expands loan forgiveness programs in rural communities to attract more doctors, dentists & mental health providers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Dream Center Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Student loan debt is one of the only kinds of debt that can't be discharged in bankruptcy and it's time for that to change. My bill, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, would give our young people this much-needed second chance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisCentral for taking steps to assist the students of closing @midstatecollege. Students can visit http://icc.edu/midstate for more information." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019 Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships Rep.Darin LaHood
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Tweet - "I'm skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We've seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry--prices soar leading to more student debt. https://uspirg.org/news/usp/major-textbook-publisher-merger-will-cost-students …" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to Community College President - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance Rep.Bill Foster
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Closing #4profit @midstatecollege must immediately provide affected students with information about their option for federal closed school discharge" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that @BobbyScott is investigating @usedgov's handling of the Dream Center debacle that harmed thousands of students and wasted millions in taxpayer dollars." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Durbin & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Teachers and other public servants deserve the student loan forgiveness that Congress intended for them under #PSLF" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "Former IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan knows the importance of states being able to protect their students from unscrupulous and predatory student loan servicers." Sen.Dick Durbin
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