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May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President should honor our veterans by overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's Borrower Defense Rule that has left defrauded student veterans drowning in debt and with worthless degrees from #4profit colleges. Here's your chance to put #StudentsFirst, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of U.S. Department of Education - House, Senate Education Leaders Call On Devos To Abandon Guidance Robbing Public Schools Of Covid-19 Relief Funding Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand, Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 20, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Expand & Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - House, Senate Education Leaders Call on DeVos to Abandon Guidance Robbing Public Schools of COVID-19 Relief Funding Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Murray, Colleagues Demand Answers from CFPB Director on Agency's Oversight Plans for the Student Loan Market Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Slam DeVos' Unauthorized Decision Squandering CARES Funds Reserved for Institutions Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep. Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call On Secretary Azar To Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to send @RepSusieLee 's bipartisan resolution to the President's desk and protect tens of thousands of defrauded students, many of whom are hurting now more than ever, by blocking Devos's harmful student borrower defense rule. @realDonaldTrump must sign it without delay." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, GSA Administrator - Kuster, Pappas, Stivers Lead Letter to Trump Administration to Close the Homework Gap Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
May 19, 2020 Cassidy Announces $20 Million for Louisiana Universities Sen. Bill Cassidy
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
May 19, 2020 Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bacon's Never Again Education Act Rep. Don Bacon
May 19, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education US Department of Education - Scott To Secretary Devos: Stop Illegally Garnishing Wages On Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Bobby Scott
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call on Secretary Azar to Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 18, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Maryland Teachers Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Ensure All Students Have Access To Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 18, 2020 Graduating Class of 2020 Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Steube Cosponsors Legislation to Empower Schools and Prevent Child Human Trafficking Rep. Greg Steube
May 15, 2020 King Connects with, Commends Maine County Teachers of the Year Sen. Angus King
May 15, 2020 Case Lauds House Passage of Fifth COVID-19 Emergency Measure Rep. Ed Case
May 15, 2020 Senators Markey and Brown Call on Department of Education to Allow Colleges to Continue Distance Learning, Institute Reporting Requirements Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Forget about this $3 trillion left-wing wish list that even House Democrats are criticizing. Republicans are focused on practical solutions like legal liability protections for medical workers and the schools, universities, and businesses that will be trying to re-open." Sen. Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Betsy Betsy DeVos Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Chairman Scott Demands Education Department Abandon Plan To Use Covid-19 Relief Money To Fund Private School Voucher Scheme Rep. Bobby Scott
May 15, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on 66th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Rep. Bobby Scott
May 14, 2020 Wesley Hunt Asks SBISD to Review Grading Policy Rep. Wesley Hunt
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Education in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 14, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Congress Passes Never Again Education Act Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 14, 2020 Stefanik Legislation to Fund Holocaust Education Passes Senate Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 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 Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
May 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Public University Presidents Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Hirono, Klobuchar, Peters, Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Boost High-Speed Internet Access for College Students Completing Coursework During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mazie Hirono
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 PSLF Caucus Co-Chairs Call for COVID-19 Relief in PSLF Program Rep. Brendan Boyle
May 13, 2020 Costa's Expanding Medical Education Act Included In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Jim Costa, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Rosen Helps Introduce Bicameral Relaunching America's Workforce Act Sen. Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2020 DeLauro, Sánchez, González-Cólon, Schrier, National WIC Association Announce Reintroduction of the Wise Investment in Children (WIC) Act Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "High-speed broadband & educational resources are needed to help our students stay connected to their school community during this challenging time. I introduced legislation to ensure every student can continue their education -- no matter where they live." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 13, 2020 Amata Welcomes $300,000 Grant For ASCC "No Wrong Door' Initiative Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
May 13, 2020 Reps. Castro, Eshoo, Matsui, Butterfield, Fudge, Blunt Rochester, Adams and Sen. Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support Broadband Connectivity for College Students in Need Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
May 13, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Date Title Politician
May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "The President should honor our veterans by overturning @BetsyDeVosED 's Borrower Defense Rule that has left defrauded student veterans drowning in debt and with worthless degrees from #4profit colleges. Here's your chance to put #StudentsFirst, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of U.S. Department of Education - House, Senate Education Leaders Call On Devos To Abandon Guidance Robbing Public Schools Of Covid-19 Relief Funding Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand, Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 20, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Expand & Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - House, Senate Education Leaders Call on DeVos to Abandon Guidance Robbing Public Schools of COVID-19 Relief Funding Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Murray, Colleagues Demand Answers from CFPB Director on Agency's Oversight Plans for the Student Loan Market Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, DeLauro Slam DeVos' Unauthorized Decision Squandering CARES Funds Reserved for Institutions Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep.Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call On Secretary Azar To Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to send @RepSusieLee 's bipartisan resolution to the President's desk and protect tens of thousands of defrauded students, many of whom are hurting now more than ever, by blocking Devos's harmful student borrower defense rule. @realDonaldTrump must sign it without delay." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, GSA Administrator - Kuster, Pappas, Stivers Lead Letter to Trump Administration to Close the Homework Gap Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
May 19, 2020 Cassidy Announces $20 Million for Louisiana Universities Sen.Bill Cassidy
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
May 19, 2020 Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bacon's Never Again Education Act Rep.Don Bacon
May 19, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education US Department of Education - Scott To Secretary Devos: Stop Illegally Garnishing Wages On Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Bobby Scott
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Scott, Murray Call on Secretary Azar to Help Displaced College Students Maintain Health Insurance During Pandemic Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 18, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Maryland Teachers Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Ensure All Students Have Access To Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 18, 2020 Graduating Class of 2020 Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 18, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Cornyn Urges SBA to Make 501(c)3 Nonprofit Educational Institutions Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 18, 2020 Steube Cosponsors Legislation to Empower Schools and Prevent Child Human Trafficking Rep.Greg Steube
May 15, 2020 King Connects with, Commends Maine County Teachers of the Year Sen.Angus King
May 15, 2020 Case Lauds House Passage of Fifth COVID-19 Emergency Measure Rep.Ed Case
May 15, 2020 Senators Markey and Brown Call on Department of Education to Allow Colleges to Continue Distance Learning, Institute Reporting Requirements Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Forget about this $3 trillion left-wing wish list that even House Democrats are criticizing. Republicans are focused on practical solutions like legal liability protections for medical workers and the schools, universities, and businesses that will be trying to re-open." Sen.Mitch McConnell
May 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Duckworth, Durbin and Colleagues Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Vulnerable Students Amid Coronavirus Crisis Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to Betsy Betsy DeVos Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Chairman Scott Demands Education Department Abandon Plan To Use Covid-19 Relief Money To Fund Private School Voucher Scheme Rep.Bobby Scott
May 15, 2020 Chairman Scott Statement on 66th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Rep.Bobby Scott
May 14, 2020 Wesley Hunt Asks SBISD to Review Grading Policy Rep.Wesley Hunt
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Education in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 14, 2020 Sen. Cramer: Congress Passes Never Again Education Act Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
May 14, 2020 Stefanik Legislation to Fund Holocaust Education Passes Senate Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 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 Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
May 14, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Public University Presidents Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Hirono, Klobuchar, Peters, Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Boost High-Speed Internet Access for College Students Completing Coursework During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mazie Hirono
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Nice to answer thoughtful questions from high school students attending @SEGL yesterday about the #COVID19, the importance of civics, and the work of the Senate. These students have bright futures ahead of them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 PSLF Caucus Co-Chairs Call for COVID-19 Relief in PSLF Program Rep.Brendan Boyle
May 13, 2020 Costa's Expanding Medical Education Act Included In Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Jim Costa, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "No more excuses. It's time for @BetsyDeVosED to comply with the law and stop garnishing wages of student loan borrowers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2020 Rosen Helps Introduce Bicameral Relaunching America's Workforce Act Sen.Jacky Rosen
May 13, 2020 DeLauro, Sánchez, González-Cólon, Schrier, National WIC Association Announce Reintroduction of the Wise Investment in Children (WIC) Act Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "High-speed broadband & educational resources are needed to help our students stay connected to their school community during this challenging time. I introduced legislation to ensure every student can continue their education -- no matter where they live." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 13, 2020 Amata Welcomes $300,000 Grant For ASCC "No Wrong Door' Initiative Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
May 13, 2020 Reps. Castro, Eshoo, Matsui, Butterfield, Fudge, Blunt Rochester, Adams and Sen. Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Support Broadband Connectivity for College Students in Need Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
May 13, 2020 Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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