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April 19, 2022
Durbin, Brown, Warren Applaud Biden Administration's Actions On Student Loan Program
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Brown, Warren, Durbin Urge Review of Student Loan Program Mismanagement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2022
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Highlights Corruption Of ITT Tech And For-Profit College Industry
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Durbin Statement On Closure Of Lincoln College
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
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
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 30, 2022
Durbin Talks Research Funding With University Of Chicago President
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2022
In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 8, 2022
U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 8, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2022
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022
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
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Rep. Lee, Rep. Casten Announce Introduction of Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up With Inflation
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds DHS For Establishing The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 3, 2022
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.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
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
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
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
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Earlier this week, I joined @SenatorWarnock in calling on President Biden to continue waiving borrowers' interest on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency. There's no reason to add to their burden at this time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021
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"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin, Waters Introduce CLASS Act To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Young Kim Lead Effort To Improve Financial Aid Transparency For Students And Families
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Federal COVID relief funding is helping Illinois students like those at @IllinoisCentral get through these difficult times with less student loan debt."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With Presidents Of Public Universities In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
April 19, 2022
Durbin, Brown, Warren Applaud Biden Administration's Actions On Student Loan Program
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Brown, Warren, Durbin Urge Review of Student Loan Program Mismanagement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 6, 2022
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Highlights Corruption Of ITT Tech And For-Profit College Industry
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Durbin Statement On Closure Of Lincoln College
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
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
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 30, 2022
Durbin Talks Research Funding With University Of Chicago President
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2022
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Restore Veteran Education Benefits After Unaccredited, For-Profit College Scams Illinois Veterans
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving $415 Million In New Borrower Defense Relief For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2022
In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls Out Nefarious For-Profit Operator Dr. Arthur Keiser For His Conflict Of Interest As Chair Of NACIQI
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Davis, Casey Introduce Legislation to Foster Success in Higher Education for Foster and Homeless Youth
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 8, 2022
U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Bipartisan College Transparency Act Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 8, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Emphasize the Importance of Supporting Higher Education With Presidents of Illinois Colleges & Universities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 7, 2022
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022
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
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Rep. Lee, Rep. Casten Announce Introduction of Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up With Inflation
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act to Ensure Federal Aid Keeps Up with Inflation
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds DHS For Establishing The Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 3, 2022
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.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
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
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
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
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Earlier this week, I joined @SenatorWarnock in calling on President Biden to continue waiving borrowers' interest on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency. There's no reason to add to their burden at this time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021
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"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Student Loan Interest Waiver Extension
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin, Waters Introduce CLASS Act To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Young Kim Lead Effort To Improve Financial Aid Transparency For Students And Families
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Underwood Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Federal COVID relief funding is helping Illinois students like those at @IllinoisCentral get through these difficult times with less student loan debt."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With Presidents Of Public Universities In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
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