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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 Title 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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