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Aug. 13, 2019
UPDATE - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Hill on Workforce Enhancement: How We Grow Our Workforce and Expand Its Effectiveness
Rep. James Hill
Aug. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Steeley, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Jeffrey Nordhoek, CEO of Nelnet Inc., John Remondi, President and CEO of Navient Solutions LLC, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Weak Oversight of Student Loan Industry is Hurting Students and Families
Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sarah Tucker, Interim Chancellor for the WV Higher Education Policy Commission - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
The Washington Post - Sen. Rick Scott Op-Ed: DC Could Learn a Lesson from Florida's Response to Tragedy
Sen. Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Secretary Devos Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 8, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Issues Statement Concerning Reported Denial of Visa Extension for Several Foreign National Teachers in The Virgin Islands
Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Aug. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The recent collapse of 3 for-profit college chains has impacted more than 32,000 students across the US. @PattyMurray & I led group of @SenateDems in urging @BetsyDevosED to do her job & ensure these students get the loan discharge & help restarting their educations they deserve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019
Bergman, Rice Introduce GI Bill Planning Act
Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Ensure Student Safety
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senator Hassan Leads Letter to Education Department, IRS on Students' Access to Financial Aid
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Secure Rural Schools Program
Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 5, 2019
Back to School
Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bill to Expand Education for Minnesotans
Rep. Angie Craig
Aug. 5, 2019
Stefanik Statement on El Paso & Dayton Shootings, President Trump's Address
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education in the Department of Education - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Secretary Devos to Fulfill Her Responsibility and Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Aug. 3, 2019
Ahead of Back to School Season, Rep. Susie Lee Attends CIS Fill the Bus Event to Pack School Supplies for Low-Income Students and Address Importance of Investing in Southern Nevada Schools
Rep. Susie Lee
Aug. 2, 2019
Support Grows for Murphy's Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls for Colleges to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the Department of Education - Kaine Joins Letter To Education Department, IRS To Help Students' Access Financial Aid
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Bipartisan resolution recognizes workforce development as vital to economic growth
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Communities In Schools Summer Institute builds capacity to serve at-risk students
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 2, 2019
Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Becomes Law
Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisCentral for taking steps to assist the students of closing @midstatecollege. Students can visit http://icc.edu/midstate for more information."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand"
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Student loan debt is one of the only kinds of debt that can't be discharged in bankruptcy and it's time for that to change. My bill, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, would give our young people this much-needed second chance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Representative Adriano Espaillat, Senator Edward J. Markey Introduce the Jumpstart on College Act
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "With too few medical providers & long distances between them, patients in rural America often struggle to get the health care they need. My bill w/ @MarshaBlackburn expands loan forgiveness programs in rural communities to attract more doctors, dentists & mental health providers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Local Educators Participate in Foxx's Teacher in Congress Internship
Rep. Virginia Foxx
Aug. 1, 2019
Dream Center
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Congressman Barr's Legislation to Increase Veteran Access to STEM Scholarships Signed Into Law
Rep. Andy Barr
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes to Help Schools Overcome Teacher Shortages in Minnesota, Across the Country
Sen. Tina Smith
July 31, 2019
Representatives DeSaulnier and Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect and Support Children with Disabilities
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 31, 2019
Congressman Rooney and Senator Lee introduce HERO Act to rehabilitate higher education for the modern student
Sen. Mike Lee, ...
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "The Student Loan Debt Relief Act would end the student debt crisis, help millions of struggling families obtain financial stability, and would also take meaningful steps to begin to close the racial wealth gap."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2019
Gottheimer Announces Alyssa Act -- New Bipartisan Nationwide School Safety Legislation
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
July 30, 2019
Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Cummings, Scott, and Norton Seek Compliance in D.C. School Voucher Investigation
Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2019
Congressman Himes Announces the 2019 Congressional App Challenge
Rep. Jim Himes
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "I'm skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We've seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry--prices soar leading to more student debt. https://uspirg.org/news/usp/major-textbook-publisher-merger-will-cost-students "
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Letter to Community College President - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals
Rep. Bobby Scott
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 28, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders
July 26, 2019
DeGette launches district-wide "app challenge' for local middle and high school students
Rep. Diana DeGette
Date
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Politician
Aug. 13, 2019
UPDATE - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Hill on Workforce Enhancement: How We Grow Our Workforce and Expand Its Effectiveness
Rep.James Hill
Aug. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Steeley, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Jeffrey Nordhoek, CEO of Nelnet Inc., John Remondi, President and CEO of Navient Solutions LLC, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Weak Oversight of Student Loan Industry is Hurting Students and Families
Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sarah Tucker, Interim Chancellor for the WV Higher Education Policy Commission - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
The Washington Post - Sen. Rick Scott Op-Ed: DC Could Learn a Lesson from Florida's Response to Tragedy
Sen.Rick Scott
Aug. 9, 2019
Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Secretary Devos Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 8, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Issues Statement Concerning Reported Denial of Visa Extension for Several Foreign National Teachers in The Virgin Islands
Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Aug. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The recent collapse of 3 for-profit college chains has impacted more than 32,000 students across the US. @PattyMurray & I led group of @SenateDems in urging @BetsyDevosED to do her job & ensure these students get the loan discharge & help restarting their educations they deserve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019
Bergman, Rice Introduce GI Bill Planning Act
Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Ensure Student Safety
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senator Hassan Leads Letter to Education Department, IRS on Students' Access to Financial Aid
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Secure Rural Schools Program
Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 5, 2019
Back to School
Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bill to Expand Education for Minnesotans
Rep.Angie Craig
Aug. 5, 2019
Stefanik Statement on El Paso & Dayton Shootings, President Trump's Address
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education in the Department of Education - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Secretary Devos to Fulfill Her Responsibility and Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Aug. 3, 2019
Ahead of Back to School Season, Rep. Susie Lee Attends CIS Fill the Bus Event to Pack School Supplies for Low-Income Students and Address Importance of Investing in Southern Nevada Schools
Rep.Susie Lee
Aug. 2, 2019
Support Grows for Murphy's Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls for Colleges to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the Department of Education - Kaine Joins Letter To Education Department, IRS To Help Students' Access Financial Aid
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Bipartisan resolution recognizes workforce development as vital to economic growth
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Communities In Schools Summer Institute builds capacity to serve at-risk students
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 2, 2019
Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Becomes Law
Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisCentral for taking steps to assist the students of closing @midstatecollege. Students can visit http://icc.edu/midstate for more information."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand"
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Student loan debt is one of the only kinds of debt that can't be discharged in bankruptcy and it's time for that to change. My bill, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, would give our young people this much-needed second chance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Representative Adriano Espaillat, Senator Edward J. Markey Introduce the Jumpstart on College Act
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Aug. 1, 2019
Tweet - "With too few medical providers & long distances between them, patients in rural America often struggle to get the health care they need. My bill w/ @MarshaBlackburn expands loan forgiveness programs in rural communities to attract more doctors, dentists & mental health providers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2019
Local Educators Participate in Foxx's Teacher in Congress Internship
Rep.Virginia Foxx
Aug. 1, 2019
Dream Center
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 31, 2019
Congressman Barr's Legislation to Increase Veteran Access to STEM Scholarships Signed Into Law
Rep.Andy Barr
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 31, 2019
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes to Help Schools Overcome Teacher Shortages in Minnesota, Across the Country
Sen.Tina Smith
July 31, 2019
Representatives DeSaulnier and Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect and Support Children with Disabilities
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 31, 2019
Congressman Rooney and Senator Lee introduce HERO Act to rehabilitate higher education for the modern student
Sen.Mike Lee, ...
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "The Student Loan Debt Relief Act would end the student debt crisis, help millions of struggling families obtain financial stability, and would also take meaningful steps to begin to close the racial wealth gap."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 30, 2019
Gottheimer Announces Alyssa Act -- New Bipartisan Nationwide School Safety Legislation
Rep.Josh Gottheimer
July 30, 2019
Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Cummings, Scott, and Norton Seek Compliance in D.C. School Voucher Investigation
Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 29, 2019
Congressman Himes Announces the 2019 Congressional App Challenge
Rep.Jim Himes
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "I'm skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We've seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry--prices soar leading to more student debt. https://uspirg.org/news/usp/major-textbook-publisher-merger-will-cost-students "
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Letter to Community College President - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals
Rep.Bobby Scott
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 28, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen.Bernie Sanders
July 26, 2019
DeGette launches district-wide "app challenge' for local middle and high school students
Rep.Diana DeGette
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