| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Providing debt cancelation to federal student loan borrowers would help millions of Americans during these trying times. I'm joining @SenSchumer , @SenWarren , & @SenDuckworth in calling on the President to cancel student loan debt for federal borrowers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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DeLauro, Cole Introduce the Educating for Democracy Act, Historic Investments in Civic Education
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Cole, DeLauro Introduce the Educating for Democracy Act, Historic Investments in Civic Education
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Rep. Sewell Votes in Favor of Sweeping Education Legislation to Fulfill the Promise of Equity in Our Schools
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Rep. Terri Sewell
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Schumer, Warren to Introduce Resolution Calling on President to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Federal Borrowers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Schumer, Warren: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately; Democrats Outline Plan for Immediate Action in 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump and Secretary DeVos have been taking us backwards in the fight to relieve student debt. That's why @SenWarren and I have a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to Mark Emmert, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors - Pallone & Walden Request Stakeholder Input into Collegiate Athlete Compensation, Health Care and Academic Opportunities
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $700,000 to Increase Safety in Windham/Raymond and Lee School Districts
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Schumer announces plan to immediately cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per student across Upstate NY; with 2.4 million New Yorkers owing almost $90 billion, senator leads charge to take immediate action in 2021 to attack student debt crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Trahan Praises Passage of Bills to Desegregate Schools
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Stevens Votes to Pass Historic Legislation Addressing School Segregation
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Rep. Haley Stevens
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Over $4.1 Million to 7 NM Universities to Improve Educational Opportunities for Hispanic Students
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Bacon cosponsors two career and technical education training bills
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Rep. Don Bacon
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Lucas Bill to Improve STEM Education in Rural Schools Passes House
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "More than 1,000 former ITT Tech students in Illinois will receive $9.4 million in student debt relief as part of @ILAttyGeneral settlement with private lending program operator, PEAKS Trust. Long overdue relief for these student borrowers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. Alex M. Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and The Hon. Betsy De Vos, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Education - Senators Warren and Cassidy Urge Hhs and Department of Education to Issue Guidance Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Students
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Gardner, Markey, Tillis, and Peters Applaud Senate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Research Workforce and Institutions
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Rep. Smith Applauds House Passage of First Bills in Decades to Address School Segregation
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "In 2001, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative bloc stripped students and parents of their right to hold schools accountable for discriminatory education policies. Today the House passed the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act to restore that right."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Lucas Bill to Improve STEM Education in Rural Schools Passes House
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Congresswoman Escobar Amendment to Promote Diversity and Desegregate Public Schools Passes House of Representatives
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Rep. Veronica Escobar
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, Dept. of Ed published its call for proposals for FY20 Open Textbooks Pilot grants, a program I've championed. This program will help make college textbooks more affordable. I encourage interested institutions in IL & across the U.S. to apply."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Austin American-Statesman - To Continue Essential Education, We Must Bridge the Digital Divide
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Congresswoman Hayes Votes For Strength In Diversity Act Of 2020
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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House Passes Tlaib Amendment Ensuring Reduction of Racial and Socioeconomic Segregation in Schools
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen Votes for Strength in Diversity Act
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Murphy: For All Of Those In This Body Who Believe In The Free Market, I Don't Know Why We Decide To Keep It From Athletes Who Are Producing An Incredible And Increasingly Valuable Service
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud the House passed @RepMarciaFudge's Strength in Diversity Act to spur school integration. Our schools are the most segregated they've been since the 60s. This would be the first pro-integration law passed in over 30 years. Mitch McConnell must allow a Senate vote."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to help secure funding for the MD Sea Grant program, which plays a critical role in preserving our local ecosystems. This funding will provide MDSG with further resources to help aquaculture communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds "Gold" category to color-coding scale; introduces several adjustments to School Alert System map
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Hill Joins Republican Leadership, Introduces "Commitment to America"
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Rep. James Hill
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on College Sports System a "Glaring Example of Racial and Economic Inequity" and Fair Compensation for College Athletes
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Boozman, Cardin Call for Identifying Global Crisis in Education Due to COVID-19
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Sen. John Boozman
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The main way we can open our economy & open our schools is to crush the virus. Instead, President Trump is focused on trying to crush the Affordable Care Act at the time when we need it most. #MSNBCLive"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Murphy Statement Ahead Of Senate Hearing On College Athlete Compensation
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Sept. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Washington Democrats have now blocked two separate proposals to provide hundreds of billions of dollars for safe schools, jobs, and healthcare. They just do not want American families getting more help before the election. Pure cynicism."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 12, 2020
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Fitzpatrick, Houlahan, Quigley Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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| Sept. 12, 2020
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Pressley, Clark, Mass. Lawmakers Press Governor Baker and Secretary DeVos on Racial Inequities and Disparities in School Discipline
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - New Jersey Members Fight Back Against FEMA Policy Change Halting Funding for Cloth Masks in Schools, PPE for Teachers, Disinfection for Public Facilities
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Rep. Lee Examines Sec. Betsy DeVos's Rollback of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "This shouldn't be hard. We are fighting for money to pay teachers, transit workers, and firefighters. There is a pandemic going on, and they need our help. But you and Senate Republicans are blocking it."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Chief Executive Officer at AT&T Inc., Thomas Rutledge, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Charter Communications, Inc., Jeffery Storey, President and Chief Executive Officer at Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Pat Esser, President and Chief Executive Officer at Cox Communications, Mike Sievery, Chief Executive Officer at T-Mobile, and Hans Vestburg, Chairman an Chief Executive Officer at Verizon Communications Inc. - Bennet, Colleagues Urge Internet Companies to Support Wider Interest Access During COVID-19
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to Jeff McElfresh, Thomas Rutledge, Pat Esser, Jeffrey Storey, Mike Sievert, Dave Watson, and Hans Vestberg - King Joins Colleagues in Urging Internet Service Providers to Expand Internet Access During Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call on FCC Chairman to Expeditiously Address the Digital Divide in Indian Country
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Congresswoman Miller Announces School Safety Grant for Pocahontas County
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Rep. Carol Miller
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Aguilar Announces $2.2 Million for Inland Empire Head Start
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Rep. Pete Aguilar
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Suozzi, Rice, Curran call on Senate to act and pass desperately needed federal COVID-19 assistance for states, localities, and schools
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Need for Financial Aid to America's States and Territories During the Pandemic: Supporting First Responders, Assisting Schools in Their Efforts to Safely Educate, and Preventing Mass Layoffs
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court Case Protecting Education Funding for Students
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Every Senate Democrat just voted against hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief. They blocked money for schools, testing, vaccines, unemployment insurance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Their goal is clear: No help for American families before the election."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate is voting today on COVID-19 relief. Hundreds of billions more dollars to make schools safe for kids, to keep workers getting paid, and to invest in treatments and vaccines. American families will see exactly which Senators want to send them more bipartisan help."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Emmer and Walberg Secure Benefits for Homeschooled Students
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Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Reps. Dean, Adams, Waters and Senators Warren and Brown issue support for student loan relief provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Scott Votes For Coronavirus Relief, Improved Educational Access
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Sen. Tim Scott
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on University Research
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Rep. Haley Stevens
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Inclusion of Critical Efforts to Expand School Choice & Support Parents in Targeted Relief Package While Taking Steps to Rein in Spending
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Schatz Secures $27 Million In New Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education
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Sen. Brian Schatz
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans will not let Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer kill COVID relief behind closed doors without putting every Senator on the record. Tomorrow, we'll vote to protect workers' paychecks, keep kids safe in school, and win the healthcare fight against the virus."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Hearing of the Research and Technology Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on University Research
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Rep. Jim Baird
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The coronavirus doesn't care about our election. But it's clear that's all Democrats care about. Look at the facts and ask each Democrat what in the proposal that we're voting on tomorrow they actually disagree with. More historic funding for schools? Jobs? Healthcare?"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Washington Examiner - Schools can reopen safely if they do it right
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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McBath Concludes "Summer Storytime" Program
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Rep. Lucy McBath
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud of @ChiPubSchools for opening 450+ meal sites for the upcoming school year. Students, parents, and guardians can pick up these free meals from the school closest to them between 8 am -- 1 pm Monday-Friday. Locate the school meal site nearest you at http://cps.edu/mealsite"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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