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July 24, 2018
Cornyn Bill to Ease Burdensome Occupational Licensing Requirements Passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn
July 24, 2018
Durbin Releases Shocking New Data On Department Of Education's Borrower Defense Application Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2018
Education and Job Training: Senator Murray Applauds Senate Passage of Career and Technical Education Bill
Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2018
Kaine Praises Senate Passage Of Career And Technical Education Legislation
Sen. Tim Kaine
July 23, 2018
Enzi, Casey, Alexander, Murray Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Bill
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 23, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education Programs for Granite Staters
Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 23, 2018
Joyce Nursing Bill Passes House Unanimously
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 23, 2018
Representatives Poe, Speier, Kuster & Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Campus Sexual Violence
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 23, 2018
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."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018
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."
Sen. John Cornyn
July 21, 2018
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2018
Letter to Chairman Clayton - Weak Settlement With Former For-Profit College Executive
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 20, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Trump's Latest False Promises for Workers
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2018
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?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2018
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"
Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018
Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Program
Rep. GT Thompson
July 19, 2018
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Chairwoman Foxx Urges Continued Department of Labor Action to Improve the Job Corps Program
Rep. Virginia Foxx
July 18, 2018
Guthrie, Davis Introduce APPRENTICE Act
Rep. Steven Guthrie
July 18, 2018
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"
Sen. Susan Collins
July 18, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2018
Bennet Statement on DPS Superintendent Boasberg's Announcement
Sen. Michael Bennet
July 17, 2018
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
World Youth Skills Day
Rep. GT Thompson
July 16, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
Murray Statement on States Devoting More Resources to Underserved Students Through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes for Stronger Safeguards for Minnesotans Taking Out Expensive Private Student Loans
Sen. Tina Smith
July 12, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Diversity in Education
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $9 Million for Central Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2018
Durbin, Smith, Reed, & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $7 Million for Northwest Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $6 Million for Southern Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $3 Million for Chicagoland Head Start Programs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2018
Castro, Comstock Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Diversity in STEM
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
July 11, 2018
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 "
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 9, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Presses to Help Schools in Minnesota, Across the Country Hit Hard by Teacher Shortages
Sen. Tina Smith
July 9, 2018
Statement of Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) "Protecting our Future: Addressing School Security Challenges in America"
Rep. Bennie Thompson
July 3, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 3, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidance
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 3, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Trump Administration Move to Rescind Efforts Promoting Diversity in Higher Education
Sen. Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 2, 2018
Heitkamp Fights for First-Generation College Students, Demands DeVos Stop Withholding Funds
Sen. John Hoeven
June 30, 2018
Ranking Member Scott Condemns Education Department Effort to Rollback Accountability for Online Education Programs
Rep. Bobby Scott
June 30, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2018
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $800,000 For Virginia Commonwealth University to Conduct Education Research
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 29, 2018
Scott & Murray on the Rollback of Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities, Students of Color
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
June 29, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - More Research on Homework Gap
Sen. Angus King, ...
June 28, 2018
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
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Date
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July 24, 2018
Cornyn Bill to Ease Burdensome Occupational Licensing Requirements Passes Senate
Sen.John Cornyn
July 24, 2018
Durbin Releases Shocking New Data On Department Of Education's Borrower Defense Application Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2018
Education and Job Training: Senator Murray Applauds Senate Passage of Career and Technical Education Bill
Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2018
Kaine Praises Senate Passage Of Career And Technical Education Legislation
Sen.Tim Kaine
July 23, 2018
Enzi, Casey, Alexander, Murray Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Bill
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 23, 2018
Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education Programs for Granite Staters
Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 23, 2018
Joyce Nursing Bill Passes House Unanimously
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 23, 2018
Representatives Poe, Speier, Kuster & Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Campus Sexual Violence
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
July 23, 2018
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."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2018
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."
Sen.John Cornyn
July 21, 2018
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2018
Letter to Chairman Clayton - Weak Settlement With Former For-Profit College Executive
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 20, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Trump's Latest False Promises for Workers
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 20, 2018
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?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2018
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"
Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018
Youth Exchange and Study Abroad Program
Rep.GT Thompson
July 19, 2018
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Chairwoman Foxx Urges Continued Department of Labor Action to Improve the Job Corps Program
Rep.Virginia Foxx
July 18, 2018
Guthrie, Davis Introduce APPRENTICE Act
Rep.Steven Guthrie
July 18, 2018
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"
Sen.Susan Collins
July 18, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2018
Bennet Statement on DPS Superintendent Boasberg's Announcement
Sen.Michael Bennet
July 17, 2018
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
World Youth Skills Day
Rep.GT Thompson
July 16, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2018
Murray Statement on States Devoting More Resources to Underserved Students Through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes for Stronger Safeguards for Minnesotans Taking Out Expensive Private Student Loans
Sen.Tina Smith
July 12, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Diversity in Education
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $9 Million for Central Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2018
Durbin, Smith, Reed, & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $7 Million for Northwest Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $6 Million for Southern Illinois Head Start Programs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $3 Million for Chicagoland Head Start Programs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2018
Castro, Comstock Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Diversity in STEM
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
July 11, 2018
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 "
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 9, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Presses to Help Schools in Minnesota, Across the Country Hit Hard by Teacher Shortages
Sen.Tina Smith
July 9, 2018
Statement of Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) "Protecting our Future: Addressing School Security Challenges in America"
Rep.Bennie Thompson
July 3, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 3, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidance
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 3, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Trump Administration Move to Rescind Efforts Promoting Diversity in Higher Education
Sen.Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 2, 2018
Heitkamp Fights for First-Generation College Students, Demands DeVos Stop Withholding Funds
Sen.John Hoeven
June 30, 2018
Ranking Member Scott Condemns Education Department Effort to Rollback Accountability for Online Education Programs
Rep.Bobby Scott
June 30, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2018
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $800,000 For Virginia Commonwealth University to Conduct Education Research
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 29, 2018
Scott & Murray on the Rollback of Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities, Students of Color
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
June 29, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos - More Research on Homework Gap
Sen.Angus King, ...
June 28, 2018
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
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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