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Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Every woman, man, mom, dad, and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault should make their voices heard and demand that @BetsyDeVosED withdraw this proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner & Coons to Introduce Bill to Promote Lifelong Learning & Worker Training Sen. Mark Warner, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner on Trump Administration's Proposal to Rewrite Guidelines on Campus Sexual Assault Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's new rules will: weaken protections for survivors allow some colleges to exempt themselves from #TitleIX obligations I stand with survivors across the country in fighting against this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT: DeVos and Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors; New Proposal Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Crapo, Wyden Introduce Secure Rural Schools Extension Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's new #TitleIX rule will make it easier for schools to shirk their responsibility and once again sweep campus sexual assault under the rug. Here's what the rule does" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "By reversing decades of progress for students, schools & survivors, @BetsyDeVosED & the Trump Admin have cruelly codified their utter contempt for survivor justice, making schools unwelcoming & less safe. https://goo.gl/xUiL8c " Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on DeVos Proposal to Gut Campus Sexual Assault Protections Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 15, 2018 American Education Week Sen. Ted Budd
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "As a recipient of federal student aid myself, I know first-hand the doors higher education can open. I will keep fighting to make college more affordable for students & families in WA and across the country. #Thankful4Pell" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 Welch, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition Sen. Peter Welch, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 National Apprenticeship Week Rep. Virginia Foxx
Nov. 14, 2018 InStyle - If Young Kim Wins in November, She Could Be the First Korean-American Woman Elected to Congress Rep. Young Kim
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Pell Grants can be used year-round, more students are enrolling in community colleges. This is just one way we're working to open the doors of opportunity to low-income students and make higher education more affordable." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Spotlight Behavioral Health Resources for Schools Sen. Pete Ricketts
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Students at 145 closed schools in Illinois are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Sec. DeVos must immediately provide this federal student debt relief to eligible students instead of dragging her feet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Veterans who are unable to work because of a severe disability incurred from service to our country shouldn't have to worry about paying back their student loans. This is unacceptable--I urge @BetsyDeVosED to automatically discharge their loans." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 12, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Mayor Emanuel, And City Colleges Announce Federal Perkins Act Funding To Support Ongoing Modernization Of Career And Technical Education Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Budd Introduces School SAFETY Results Act Sen. Ted Budd
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Address Student Veteran GI Bill Benefit Delays Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep. Gil Cisneros
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil's 12th Year Campaign, which will help students in WA fill out #FAFSA forms to help fund their higher education and workforce training goals--and help them have the knowledge to change the world. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy De Vos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Blast DeVos for Deeply Flawed Rulemaking Process That Could Weaken Key Protections for Students Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 30, 2018 Westerman Introduces Bill to Designate "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" Rep. Bruce Westerman
Oct. 30, 2018 Hill Supports October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month Rep. James Hill
Oct. 29, 2018 Gottheimer Applauds State Bills to Raise School Bus Safety Standards in New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Discharge All Existing and Future Parent PLUS Loans Taken out On Behalf of Permanently Disabled Students Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Reverse Changes to College Scorecard Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 SENATors Wicker, Hyde-Smith Unveil Innovations to Grow Skilled Workforce in North Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker
Oct. 26, 2018 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Library and Museum Funding Rep. Elise Stefanik
Oct. 26, 2018 GAO Report: Students in Poorer and Smaller Schools Have Less Access to Courses That Help Prepare Them for College Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 26, 2018 Committee Discusses First Amendment Rights on College Campuses Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - The Fair Treatment Of Greek Yogurt Is A Win-Win-Win For Students, Dairy Farmers, And The Burgeoning Greek Yogurt Industry Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2018 Wittman Holds Two CTE Symposiums Rep. Rob Wittman
Oct. 23, 2018 Senator Hassan Visits Concord Regional Technical Center, Emphasizes Importance of Career and Technical Education Programs to New Hampshire's Workforce, Businesses, & Economy Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep. Adam Smith
Date Title Politician
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Every woman, man, mom, dad, and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault should make their voices heard and demand that @BetsyDeVosED withdraw this proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner & Coons to Introduce Bill to Promote Lifelong Learning & Worker Training Sen.Mark Warner, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner on Trump Administration's Proposal to Rewrite Guidelines on Campus Sexual Assault Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's new rules will: weaken protections for survivors allow some colleges to exempt themselves from #TitleIX obligations I stand with survivors across the country in fighting against this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT: DeVos and Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors; New Proposal Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Crapo, Wyden Introduce Secure Rural Schools Extension Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's new #TitleIX rule will make it easier for schools to shirk their responsibility and once again sweep campus sexual assault under the rug. Here's what the rule does" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "By reversing decades of progress for students, schools & survivors, @BetsyDeVosED & the Trump Admin have cruelly codified their utter contempt for survivor justice, making schools unwelcoming & less safe. https://goo.gl/xUiL8c " Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on DeVos Proposal to Gut Campus Sexual Assault Protections Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 15, 2018 American Education Week Sen.Ted Budd
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "As a recipient of federal student aid myself, I know first-hand the doors higher education can open. I will keep fighting to make college more affordable for students & families in WA and across the country. #Thankful4Pell" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 Welch, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition Sen.Peter Welch, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 National Apprenticeship Week Rep.Virginia Foxx
Nov. 14, 2018 InStyle - If Young Kim Wins in November, She Could Be the First Korean-American Woman Elected to Congress Rep.Young Kim
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Now that Pell Grants can be used year-round, more students are enrolling in community colleges. This is just one way we're working to open the doors of opportunity to low-income students and make higher education more affordable." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 13, 2018 Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Spotlight Behavioral Health Resources for Schools Sen.Pete Ricketts
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Students at 145 closed schools in Illinois are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Sec. DeVos must immediately provide this federal student debt relief to eligible students instead of dragging her feet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Veterans who are unable to work because of a severe disability incurred from service to our country shouldn't have to worry about paying back their student loans. This is unacceptable--I urge @BetsyDeVosED to automatically discharge their loans." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 12, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Mayor Emanuel, And City Colleges Announce Federal Perkins Act Funding To Support Ongoing Modernization Of Career And Technical Education Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Budd Introduces School SAFETY Results Act Sen.Ted Budd
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Address Student Veteran GI Bill Benefit Delays Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep.Gil Cisneros
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil's 12th Year Campaign, which will help students in WA fill out #FAFSA forms to help fund their higher education and workforce training goals--and help them have the knowledge to change the world. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy De Vos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Blast DeVos for Deeply Flawed Rulemaking Process That Could Weaken Key Protections for Students Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 30, 2018 Westerman Introduces Bill to Designate "National Dyslexia Awareness Month" Rep.Bruce Westerman
Oct. 30, 2018 Hill Supports October as National Dyslexia Awareness Month Rep.James Hill
Oct. 29, 2018 Gottheimer Applauds State Bills to Raise School Bus Safety Standards in New Jersey Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Discharge All Existing and Future Parent PLUS Loans Taken out On Behalf of Permanently Disabled Students Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Reverse Changes to College Scorecard Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 SENATors Wicker, Hyde-Smith Unveil Innovations to Grow Skilled Workforce in North Mississippi Sen.Roger Wicker
Oct. 26, 2018 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Library and Museum Funding Rep.Elise Stefanik
Oct. 26, 2018 GAO Report: Students in Poorer and Smaller Schools Have Less Access to Courses That Help Prepare Them for College Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 26, 2018 Committee Discusses First Amendment Rights on College Campuses Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - The Fair Treatment Of Greek Yogurt Is A Win-Win-Win For Students, Dairy Farmers, And The Burgeoning Greek Yogurt Industry Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 24, 2018 Wittman Holds Two CTE Symposiums Rep.Rob Wittman
Oct. 23, 2018 Senator Hassan Visits Concord Regional Technical Center, Emphasizes Importance of Career and Technical Education Programs to New Hampshire's Workforce, Businesses, & Economy Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep.Adam Smith
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