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Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II, Superintendent of Palm Beach County School District - Hastings Calls for Human Trafficking Prevention Education to Be Taught in South Florida Public Schools
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Robert Runcie, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools - Hastings Calls for Human Trafficking Prevention Education to be Taught in South Florida Public Schools
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Betsy Devos, US Secretary of Education - Velázquez Urges DeVos to Advocate for Student Borrowers, Not Predatory Lenders
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 29, 2018
DeLauro Statement on New DeVos Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy Report
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added,"
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - ".@NatlParkService today announced first round of historic preservation grants for HBCUs since 2009. Included are $500,000 awards each for Wilkinson Hall at @SCSTATE1896, Booker T. Washington Hall at @VoorheesCollege, and Morgan Hall at @BenedictEDU. (1/2)"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2018
Angie Craig Campaign Announces School Supply Drive
Rep. Angie Craig
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1635
Rep. Pete Sessions
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I've spoken often about the need for Congress to address the student debt crisis. I've filed student loan amendments to several bills and tried to get the Senate to debate the issue on the floor. When will Republicans stop ignoring this problem?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the profits of corporations ahead of students and student loan borrowers."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration has forced another cop from the beat when it comes to protecting students from predatory #4profit colleges, loan servicers, and repayment scams. It is shameful. I thank Mr. Frotman for his hard work and years of service on behalf of students & taxpayers.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Millions of student loan borrowers rely on the @CFPB to help protect them from predatory student loan companies. But the Trump Administration continues to shirk their responsibility to struggling students. This is unacceptable."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action to Support Students With Parents in the National Guard and Reserves
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018
Senate Clears Funding Bill with Wins for Rhode Island
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 24, 2018
Peters Announces Legislation to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt
Sen. Gary Peters
Aug. 24, 2018
Rounds: A New School Year Begins for South Dakota Students
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Thank you @IvankaTrump for partnering with Congress on the "Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act." Proud to fund career and technical education in states like #Kentucky and across America to empower American workers. #PerkinsCTE http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/National-World/McConnell-Education-Law-Benefits-Kentucky-Workers.aspx "
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 24, 2018
Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators
Rep. Danny Davis
Aug. 24, 2018
Sen. Moran Announces Plans for New Elementary School at Fort Riley
Sen. Jerry Moran
Aug. 23, 2018
Murray: Using Taxpayer Dollars to Add More Guns to Schools "Is Wrong and Will Make Schools More Dangerous and Students Less Safe"
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Illinois Federation of Teachers Endorses Democrat Lauren Underwood in Il-14 Congressional Race
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 23, 2018
Ranking Member Bobby Scott on Report of DeVos's Proposal to Arm Teachers
Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Jeffries Blasts Trump Administration Effort To Use Taxpayer Dollars To Arm Teachers
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 23, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Bipartisan FY19 Funding Bill to Bolster National Security, Combat the Opioid Crisis, and Invest in Critical New Hampshire Priorities
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Aug. 23, 2018
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's Response to Secretary DeVos' Plan to Arm Teachers
Rep. Frederica Wilson
Aug. 23, 2018
Reed Takes Aim at Trump Administration's Controversial Guns In Schools Plan
Sen. Jack Reed
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "It's not surprising that @BetsyDeVosEd would have the gall to try to sneak guns into schools through a program intended to support students and provide academic enrichment opportunities, but I'm going to stand with students, teachers, and parents across the country to fight it."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on DeVos Seeking to Arm Educators
Rep. Gregory Meeks
Aug. 23, 2018
Merkley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Protect Students from Worthless Degrees, Overturn Devos Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
DeLauro, Lowey Statement on Secretary DeVos Considering Arming Teachers
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Murphy Introduces Amendment to Block Department of Education from Allowing School Districts to Use Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 23, 2018
Wicker Votes for Defense, Health-Care, Education Funding
Sen. Roger Wicker
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Peters: Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers is Alarming and Reckless
Rep. Scott Peters
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "What recklessness. What absurdity. Arming teachers will not make our schools or our children safer, period."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2018
Bonamici Statement on DeVos' Consideration of Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 23, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Secretary DeVos' Plan to Arm Teachers
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "When my colleagues and I came together to pass the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, we were clear that these grants were intended to help foster safe, healthy, and supportive environments that improve student learning--not prop up the NRA and gun sales."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "It's well past time @BetsyDeVosED stops bowing down to the gun lobby and starts following the law and listening to the parents and students she is supposed to be working for."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Secretary DeVos isn't holding the for-profit college industry accountable, she's just making it harder for the students who are lured into their traps."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Senator Hassan Calls for Judge Kavanaugh's Hearing to be Delayed Following Yesterday's News of Criminal Acts Committed by Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort
Sen. Maggie Hassan
Aug. 22, 2018
Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Senators Take Action to Stop Trump-Devos Elimination of Student Borrower Protections
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Aug. 22, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 22, 2018
Durbin, Dem Senators Take Action To Stop Trump-Devos Elimination Of Student Borrower Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2018
Appropriations
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2018
Gov. Scott Calls on Legislature to Redirect $58 Million for Additional School Security
Sen. Rick Scott
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Dr. Donald E. Fennoy II, Superintendent of Palm Beach County School District - Hastings Calls for Human Trafficking Prevention Education to Be Taught in South Florida Public Schools
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to Robert Runcie, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools - Hastings Calls for Human Trafficking Prevention Education to be Taught in South Florida Public Schools
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Aug. 29, 2018
Letter to The Honorable Betsy Devos, US Secretary of Education - Velázquez Urges DeVos to Advocate for Student Borrowers, Not Predatory Lenders
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 29, 2018
DeLauro Statement on New DeVos Campus Sexual Misconduct Policy Report
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 29, 2018
Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added,"
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - ".@NatlParkService today announced first round of historic preservation grants for HBCUs since 2009. Included are $500,000 awards each for Wilkinson Hall at @SCSTATE1896, Booker T. Washington Hall at @VoorheesCollege, and Morgan Hall at @BenedictEDU. (1/2)"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 28, 2018
Angie Craig Campaign Announces School Supply Drive
Rep.Angie Craig
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Amendment Process Announcement for H.R. 1635
Rep.Pete Sessions
Aug. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns
Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I've spoken often about the need for Congress to address the student debt crisis. I've filed student loan amendments to several bills and tried to get the Senate to debate the issue on the floor. When will Republicans stop ignoring this problem?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the profits of corporations ahead of students and student loan borrowers."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration has forced another cop from the beat when it comes to protecting students from predatory #4profit colleges, loan servicers, and repayment scams. It is shameful. I thank Mr. Frotman for his hard work and years of service on behalf of students & taxpayers.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Millions of student loan borrowers rely on the @CFPB to help protect them from predatory student loan companies. But the Trump Administration continues to shirk their responsibility to struggling students. This is unacceptable."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Take Action to Support Students With Parents in the National Guard and Reserves
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2018
Senate Clears Funding Bill with Wins for Rhode Island
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 24, 2018
Peters Announces Legislation to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt
Sen.Gary Peters
Aug. 24, 2018
Rounds: A New School Year Begins for South Dakota Students
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Thank you @IvankaTrump for partnering with Congress on the "Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act." Proud to fund career and technical education in states like #Kentucky and across America to empower American workers. #PerkinsCTE http://www.westkentuckystar.com/News/National-World/McConnell-Education-Law-Benefits-Kentucky-Workers.aspx "
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 24, 2018
Davis Statement Opposing Trump Administration Plans for Arming Educators
Rep.Danny Davis
Aug. 24, 2018
Sen. Moran Announces Plans for New Elementary School at Fort Riley
Sen.Jerry Moran
Aug. 23, 2018
Murray: Using Taxpayer Dollars to Add More Guns to Schools "Is Wrong and Will Make Schools More Dangerous and Students Less Safe"
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Illinois Federation of Teachers Endorses Democrat Lauren Underwood in Il-14 Congressional Race
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 23, 2018
Ranking Member Bobby Scott on Report of DeVos's Proposal to Arm Teachers
Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Jeffries Blasts Trump Administration Effort To Use Taxpayer Dollars To Arm Teachers
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 23, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Bipartisan FY19 Funding Bill to Bolster National Security, Combat the Opioid Crisis, and Invest in Critical New Hampshire Priorities
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Aug. 23, 2018
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's Response to Secretary DeVos' Plan to Arm Teachers
Rep.Frederica Wilson
Aug. 23, 2018
Reed Takes Aim at Trump Administration's Controversial Guns In Schools Plan
Sen.Jack Reed
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "It's not surprising that @BetsyDeVosEd would have the gall to try to sneak guns into schools through a program intended to support students and provide academic enrichment opportunities, but I'm going to stand with students, teachers, and parents across the country to fight it."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on DeVos Seeking to Arm Educators
Rep.Gregory Meeks
Aug. 23, 2018
Merkley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Protect Students from Worthless Degrees, Overturn Devos Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
DeLauro, Lowey Statement on Secretary DeVos Considering Arming Teachers
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Murphy Introduces Amendment to Block Department of Education from Allowing School Districts to Use Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 23, 2018
Wicker Votes for Defense, Health-Care, Education Funding
Sen.Roger Wicker
Aug. 23, 2018
Rep. Peters: Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers is Alarming and Reckless
Rep.Scott Peters
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "What recklessness. What absurdity. Arming teachers will not make our schools or our children safer, period."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 23, 2018
Bonamici Statement on DeVos' Consideration of Using Federal Funds to Arm Teachers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 23, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Secretary DeVos' Plan to Arm Teachers
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "When my colleagues and I came together to pass the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, we were clear that these grants were intended to help foster safe, healthy, and supportive environments that improve student learning--not prop up the NRA and gun sales."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "It's well past time @BetsyDeVosED stops bowing down to the gun lobby and starts following the law and listening to the parents and students she is supposed to be working for."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Using these funds to add more firearms into schools is not only the opposite of what Congress intended, it is wrong and will make schools more dangerous and students less safe."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Secretary DeVos isn't holding the for-profit college industry accountable, she's just making it harder for the students who are lured into their traps."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Senator Hassan Calls for Judge Kavanaugh's Hearing to be Delayed Following Yesterday's News of Criminal Acts Committed by Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort
Sen.Maggie Hassan
Aug. 22, 2018
Murphy, Blumenthal, Democratic Senators Take Action to Stop Trump-Devos Elimination of Student Borrower Protections
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Aug. 22, 2018
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 22, 2018
Durbin, Dem Senators Take Action To Stop Trump-Devos Elimination Of Student Borrower Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2018
Appropriations
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2018
Gov. Scott Calls on Legislature to Redirect $58 Million for Additional School Security
Sen.Rick Scott
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