| May 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee - Rosen, Cortez Masto Join Bipartisan Calls for Additional Funding for School Districts on Federal Land in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch Mc Connell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representative TJ Cox Leads Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Invest in Rural Stem Education
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 28, 2020
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Tweet - "While Christopher Elementary school is closed for classes, volunteers have set up shop - and five different bus routes - to deliver 600 meals to families in need every day. Proud to see our state's helpers come together to support their neighbors."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2020
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Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 3, 2020
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Improving Security on School Grounds
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 28, 2020
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Public Schools Week and the President's Budget
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bennet, Gardner Call on Federal Government to Expand Analysis of K-12 Education Spending in New Study
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.2 Million for Stem Education on Chicago's South Side
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm pleased that @GovPritzker and @ISBEnews have taken swift action to end isolated seclusion in Illinois schools. I will be supporting legislation at the federal level to ensure no student in America is subjected to this medieval practice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 5, 2019
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Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Oct. 30, 2019
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Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Bost Announces School Safety Grants
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 4, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 26, 2019
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Representatives Quigley, Clark & Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Expand Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 25, 2019
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Congressman Cohen, Senator Duckworth Introduce School Bus Safety Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Durbin, Blumenthal, Harris, Klobuchar: Keep International Student Talent In America
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Kelly, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Address Youth Unemployment in High Poverty Areas
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD 65 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education to end school segregation. Today, many inequalities still exist in our school system, and we must work hard to end discriminatory policies that unfairly impact students of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Duckworth Demands Answers from Secretary DeVos After Trump Administration's Refusal to Implement Rule to Address Racial Discrimination in Special Education
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2019
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Underwood's Education and Labor Committee Approves Equal Pay and Public School Infrastructure Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Jan. 29, 2019
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Quigley Re-introduces the "Get The Lead Out of Schools Act" to Ensure Safe Drinking Water for Students
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "Teachers across the country relied on TEACH grants to pay for their education in return for teaching a high-need subject in a low income school. They upheld their end of the bargain but many had their grants converted to loans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Barletta Joins Rubio in Calling to Enhance School Security Resources
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 12, 2018
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As Students Go Back to School, Duckworth & Cohen Introduce Legislation to Improve School Bus Safe
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| July 12, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $7 Million for Northwest Illinois Head Start Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 12, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $6 Million for Southern Illinois Head Start Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 12, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $9 Million for Central Illinois Head Start Programs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 25, 2018
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Tweet - "We're 21 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 23 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week. Is there any sane person in America who thinks our kids should have to go through this?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 24, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Quigley Meets with Parkland Students on Capitol Hill, Discusses Policy Proposals to Combat Gun Violence
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| April 25, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on Puerto Rico School Closures
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 23, 2018
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Upton, Dingell Pledge to Push for Further Bipartisan Gun Safety Measures, Applaud Passage of School Safety and Mental Health Measures
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 23, 2018
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Schneider, Bost School Safety Proposal Signed Into Law
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| March 14, 2018
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Schneider, Bost School Safety Proposal Passes House of Representatives
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 14, 2018
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Foster Statement on National Gun Violence Walkout
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 13, 2018
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Fully Fund School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention Services
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Increased Funding to Boost School Security and Support Local Law Enforcement
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Answers on Disciplinary Protections for Minority Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Department of Education, and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, White House Office of Management & Budget - Provide Relief to Schools in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 26, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Reducing Excessive Discipline in Schools
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 19, 2017
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Letter to Chairman Frelinghuysen, Ranking Member Lowey, Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro - Supporting Instruction State Grant Program in FY 2018
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 6, 2017
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Bost Applauds Federal Funding Decision for Mascoutah Schools
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| June 22, 2017
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House Approves Perkins Reauthorization to Strengthen Career and Technical Education
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| May 23, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the L-HHS-ED Subcommittee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Continue Funding for Federal Impact Aid Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 31, 2017
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Durbin: Trump's Proposed Budget Would Eliminate After-School Programs For Thousands Of Chicago Kids
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 27, 2017
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $58 Million For Head Start Programs In Chicagoland Area
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 27, 2017
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $20 Million For Head Start Programs In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 15, 2017
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Press Release: Foster Introduces Legislation to Establish National Pi Day
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 14, 2017
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Rubio, Durbin Push for More Accountability on Education Programs in Developing Countries
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 8, 2017
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Solutions to Chicago's Violence Requires More Than 140 Characters
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2017
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Letter to Secretary Betsy DeVos, U.S. Department of Education - Protections for Transgender Students
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2016
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Immigration
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2016
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Computer Science for All Moves One Step Closer to Reality
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 18, 2016
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Bost Secures Funding for Mascoutah School District
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Rep. Mike Bost
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