| July 24, 2018
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Durbin Releases Shocking New Data On Department Of Education's Borrower Defense Application Backlog
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2018
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Tweet - "The opportunities for debt-free college that would be created by the #AimHigher Act aren't simply good for our students -- they're good for our economy. Nothing brings more money to the Treasury like investing in Americans' education."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 24, 2018
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Cornyn Bill to Ease Burdensome Occupational Licensing Requirements Passes Senate
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| July 23, 2018
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Representatives Poe, Speier, Kuster & Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Campus Sexual Violence
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| July 23, 2018
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Kaine Praises Senate Passage Of Career And Technical Education Legislation
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| July 23, 2018
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Enzi, Casey, Alexander, Murray Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Bill
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 23, 2018
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Joyce Nursing Bill Passes House Unanimously
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| July 23, 2018
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Tweet - "The Perkins Career and Technical Education Act reauthorization passed today including my New HOPE Act that allows the use of federal funds to examine and reform occupational licensing regulations in the states."
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| July 23, 2018
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Tweet - "Closing the skills gap will require a greater federal role in comprehensive training for workers of all skill levels & career stages, as the @HouseNewDems suggested as part of its Economic Opportunity Agenda."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 23, 2018
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Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education Programs for Granite Staters
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| July 21, 2018
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Tweet - "There are 2.1 million single mothers in college today, but only 8% of them will finish their degree within six years. These women work hard to provide a better life for their children, but often face insurmountable barriers to completing their education."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 20, 2018
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Letter to Chairman Clayton - Weak Settlement With Former For-Profit College Executive
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| July 20, 2018
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Pelosi Statement on Trump's Latest False Promises for Workers
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 20, 2018
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Tweet - "#4profit college ITT Tech Chief Officer Kevin Modany made $36 million while defrauding students, taxpayers, and investors. The SEC fined him $200,000. Sound fair?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 19, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm calling on all my colleagues to support @SenDuckworth's legislation to fix this because--and this shouldn't have to be said--every child should be able to learn in an environment free of toxins and poisons. -PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2018
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Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Program
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 19, 2018
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Tweet - "It is unacceptable that even one child is attending a school with elevated levels of lead--and even more unacceptable that a majority of schools don't even know if their students are at risk."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Chairwoman Foxx Urges Continued Department of Labor Action to Improve the Job Corps Program
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| July 18, 2018
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Guthrie, Davis Introduce APPRENTICE Act
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| July 18, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging - Opening Statement of Sen. Susan Collins, Hearing on "Supporting Economic Stability and Self-Sufficiency as Americans with Disabilities and their Families Age"
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 18, 2018
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Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 17, 2018
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Bennet Statement on DPS Superintendent Boasberg's Announcement
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| July 17, 2018
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Tweet - "As President Trump & @BetsyDeVosED move to reverse the progress we've made to strengthen diversity in our classrooms, glad to see institutions across WA affirm the value of diversity in education & commit to keeping it alive on campuses across our state."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 17, 2018
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Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has ignored the public's overwhelming rejection to her extreme ideology, and instead continues to promote her privatization agenda, trying to shift taxpayer funds away from public schools."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 16, 2018
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World Youth Skills Day
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 16, 2018
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Executive Session
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 16, 2018
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Murray Statement on States Devoting More Resources to Underserved Students Through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 13, 2018
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Sen. Tina Smith Pushes for Stronger Safeguards for Minnesotans Taking Out Expensive Private Student Loans
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 12, 2018
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Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Diversity in Education
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| July 12, 2018
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Durbin, Smith, Reed, & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 12, 2018
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $3 Million for Chicagoland 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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| 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. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 11, 2018
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Castro, Comstock Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Diversity in STEM
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| July 11, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm asking IL community colleges to assist students attending the closing Illinois Institute of Art campuses and Argosy-Schaumburg. These students deserve a chance to continue their studies at quality, affordable institutions like community colleges. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/download/illinois-community-colleges-letter-on-dceh
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 10, 2018
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Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 9, 2018
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Sen. Tina Smith Presses to Help Schools in Minnesota, Across the Country Hit Hard by Teacher Shortages
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 9, 2018
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Statement of Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) "Protecting our Future: Addressing School Security Challenges in America"
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Rep. Bennie Thompson
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| July 3, 2018
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Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| July 3, 2018
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Senator Murray's Statement on Trump Administration Move to Rescind Efforts Promoting Diversity in Higher Education
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 3, 2018
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Tweet - "With this latest action, President Trump, Attorney General Sessions, & Secretary DeVos are making it more difficult for colleges and universities to open up doors of opportunity to students and communities who have historically been left behind."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 3, 2018
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Pelosi Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidance
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 2, 2018
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Heitkamp Fights for First-Generation College Students, Demands DeVos Stop Withholding Funds
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 30, 2018
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Ranking Member Scott Condemns Education Department Effort to Rollback Accountability for Online Education Programs
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| June 30, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 29, 2018
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Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $800,000 For Virginia Commonwealth University to Conduct Education Research
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| June 29, 2018
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Scott & Murray on the Rollback of Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities, Students of Color
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| June 29, 2018
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Letter to Secretary DeVos - More Research on Homework Gap
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| June 28, 2018
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Hawai"i To Get A Major Boost In Impact Aid Funding For Schools
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| June 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, and the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Demand Answers Regarding Unaccompanied Minors in Administration's Custody
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| June 28, 2018
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Murphy, Udall Introduce Farm Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| June 28, 2018
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Hyde-Smith Votes to Fund Workforce Training, Rural Health and Opioid Abuse Prevention
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| June 28, 2018
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Senators Booker, Harris, Rep. Meeks Introduce Resolution Honoring Contributions of African Americans to America's Musical Heritage
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| June 27, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Executive Session
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 27, 2018
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Klobuchar, Sasse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Equip American Workers with the Skills and Training they Need to Compete in Today's Economy
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| June 27, 2018
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Sen. Tina Smith Says Bipartisan Measure She Helped Push Through Senate Education Committee Will Improve How Schools Prepare Students for 21st Century Jobs
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| June 27, 2018
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Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| June 26, 2018
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Major Bipartisan Breakthrough on Career and Technical Education Bill
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 26, 2018
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US Senator Tammy Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| June 26, 2018
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Kaine Praises Major Senate Breakthrough On Updating Career And Technical Education Legislation
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| June 26, 2018
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Cassidy, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost High School Coding Programs
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| June 26, 2018
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Letter to Dr. Gellman-Danley - Investigate Reports Of Misleading Practices By Dream Center Education Holdings
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 26, 2018
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Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Expand Career and Technical Education Research and Outreach
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| June 26, 2018
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Senate CTE Caucus Supports Bill to Strengthen Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
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Sen. Todd Young
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| June 26, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm pleased we were able to reach a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize a career and technical education law that helps workers and students get the skills they need to succeed in a changing economy."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 26, 2018
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Senator Warren's Statement on Career and Technical Education Bill Vote
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| June 25, 2018
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DeLauro Statement On Second Appropriations Committee Markup Delay
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| June 25, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Stop Withholding Funds from TRIO
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| June 22, 2018
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Kaine Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Services For Students
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| June 22, 2018
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Hirono, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Title IX, Honor Patsy T. Mink & Louise M. Slaughter
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Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
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| June 22, 2018
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Heitkamp Speaks At 2018 School Resource Officers Safety Convention in West Fargo
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| June 22, 2018
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Warren, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Student Veterans
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Sen. John Boozman, ...
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| June 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action Now to Prevent Gun Violence by Promoting Safe Storage
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 21, 2018
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Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration's Proposed Reorganization of Anti-Poverty Programs
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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