| July 30, 2020
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Scott Introduces Bill To Provide Free School Meals To All Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Morelle Leads New York Delegation in Calling on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Rule Shifting CARES Act Money from Public Schools
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Eduction - Lawmakers Urge Department of Education to Open Civil Rights Investigation & Department of Justice to Immediately Review Court Decision
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Cárdenas Introduces Bill to Support Mental Health Services for Students
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Rep. John Joyce, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "ICYMI: I joined @JudyWoodruff on @NewsHour to discuss the importance of helping schools and employers safely reopen, and delivering new relief to working families in need. For the country's sake, Democrats need to come to the table."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| July 30, 2020
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Gov. Justice announces all-new $8.9 million Stratton Elementary School approved for construction
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| July 30, 2020
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Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Unveils Legislative Agenda
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Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Velázquez Seeks Flexibility for School Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Bar, United States Attorney General and Hon. Betsy DeVos, United States Secretary of Education - Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Andy Levin and Michigan Lawmakers Call on Barr & DeVos to Intervene in Case of 15-Year-Old Girl Incarcerated for Lack of Participation in Online Learning
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Sending Letter to DOED and USDA Addressing Digital Divide for Nevada Students
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Hoeven Holds Oversight Hearing on Safely Reopening BIE Schools
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 29, 2020
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East Central University Awarded Prestigious IMLS Grant
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| July 29, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Chicago State University President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Spur 21st Century Entrepreneurship
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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As New York Communities Plan To Reopen Schools, Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Increase Funding For Students With Disabilities
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Safely reopening our economy requires making sure Americans have access to quality, affordable child care. Today, the House votes on legislation to #SaveChildCare for families nationwide."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "With the upcoming school year just weeks away, I spoke with @ChicagoState President Z Scott about the need for additional federal resources for universities & students to get them through this public health and economic crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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After months of callous inaction & cynical delays, Senate Republicans finally introduce COVID response proposal that falls far short for New Yorkers; Schumer calls on leader McConnell to immediately come to the table with Senate Democrats, adopt urgently needed elements including: billions for safe schools, municipalities, small businesses, frontline workers to help Upstate NY rebuild & recover from pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Murphy Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Foreign Espionage in Colleges and Universities
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Rep. Greg Murphy
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| July 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, & Brindisi announce six-figure grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 research and recovery
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Murphy, Warren, Pressley, Omar Introduce Legislation to Get Police Out of Schools
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the disastrous Republican #COVID19 response plan and what it will mean for our nation's students, teachers, and schools. Watch here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Wittman fights to protect educators in next COVID-19 relief package
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Rep. Rob Wittman
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| July 28, 2020
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ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "It's important for us to extend the Paycheck Protection Program"
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Rep. James Hill
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Carter Bill Expands Pell Grants for Career and Technical Education
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Rep. John Carter
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| July 28, 2020
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Lankford Chairs Hearing to Assess Federal Agency Telework Best Practices from Private-Sector Experiences
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Sen. James Lankford
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| July 28, 2020
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Committee Report Reveals Senior Education Department Official Aided For-Profit Higher Education Company in Misleading Students Using Taxpayer Dollars
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Senator Warren and Rep. Levin to CDC and Education Department: Parents, Educators, School Staff Need to Know If School Reopening Guidance May Have Been Influenced by Trump's Political Pressure
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want our schools to re-open. But the Republican proposal does not provide enough resources for them to re-open safely for our kids and teachers and families."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 28, 2020
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Scott, Murray: Republican K-12 Proposal Is "A Recipe For More Chaos And Illness"
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Peters Calls on FEMA to Support Safe Reopening of Schools
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| July 27, 2020
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Celebrate $6.67M Grant for Pearl River Community College Workforce Center
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "We have produced a tailored and targeted bill that will address each of the three distinct crises facing our country: Getting kids back in school, getting workers back to work, and winning the healthcare fight against the virus. Kids, jobs, and healthcare."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Arrington: Parents Deserve Relief Funds From Schools That Don't Reopen
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Rep. Jodey Arrington
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call For Delay Of Naciqi Review Of Higher
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Congresswoman Angie Craig Urges Secretary DeVos to Abandon Rule Diverting COVID-19 Relief Away From Public Schools
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| July 27, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Helps Introduce Bill to Address Teacher Shortages for Low-Income Students, Communities of Color
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 27, 2020
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Support Grows for Legislation to Expand Funding for Students with Disabilities in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Brown, Van Hollen Request Additional Supports For Community Schools in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "When it comes to our schools, the Republican proposal does not provide enough resources for them to re-open safely. It's unacceptable that, AFTER MONTHS, Senate Republicans have presented us with a half-hearted, half-baked legislative proposal."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 27, 2020
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House Passes Brownley's Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act
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Rep. Julia Brownley
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "The pandemic has shined a bright light on the need to provide our essential workers the support they have earned. I'm calling on Senate leaders to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program so we can do right by our workers and give them the help they need."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, America was facing a shortage of qualified early childhood & K-12 teachers. I introduced legislation to reward our educators for the work they do & boost retention in our schools to create a higher quality learning environment for our kids."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 27, 2020
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House Passes Brownley's Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act
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Rep. Julia Brownley
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| July 24, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Priorities For Next Coronavirus Supplemental Legislation, Including Investments In Education And Child Care
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Mark Emmert, President of NCAA - NCAA Revokes COVID-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Blumenthal & Booker Demand
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Even before the pandemic, America had a shortage of qualified teachers because they are so often underpaid & overworked, especially in low-income communities. That's why I joined legislation to do more to support our nation's teachers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| July 24, 2020
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Sen. Coons' bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at DSU and other HBCUs passes the Senate
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| July 24, 2020
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Joyce and Swalwell Introduce Bill to Protect Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Impacted by COVID-19
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Rep. Dave Joyce
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| July 24, 2020
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Scott, Serrano, Nadler Release Groundbreaking GAO Report On 30th Anniversary Of ADA That Finds Two-Thirds Of U.S. Public Schools Have Barriers That May Limit Access For Students With Disabilities
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Administration's Failed COVID-19 Response has Hurt Native Students
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 24, 2020
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Rep. Roy to Introduce Bill to Expand Education Options for Parents and their Children
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Rep. Chip Roy
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Reopening Schools Should Be a Question of "when and How," Not "if"
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
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| July 24, 2020
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ICYMI: Committee Republicans Put Students First
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Rep. Rick Allen, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Velázquez Bill Would Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Held news conference this morning with @janicejackson to discuss @SenateDems $430B plan for investing in education & child care in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. This crucial funding must be included in the next federal relief package--regardless of what the President may say."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues order permitting colleges and universities to reopen
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| July 23, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| July 23, 2020
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Bost Announces Carbondale Workforce Training Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 23, 2020
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TRANSCRIPT: Senator Warren Joins Massachusetts Educators to Discuss Principles that Teachers are Fighting For in Order to Safely Reopen Massachusetts Schools
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 23, 2020
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Warner Introduces Legislation to Block Trump from Forcing Schools to Reopen by Slashing Education Funding
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| July 23, 2020
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Rep. Allen Introduces Bill to Encourage Educational Options for Families
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 23, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 23, 2020
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Rep. Norman Issues Statement on SC Gov. McMaster's SAFE Grants
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Rep. Ralph Norman
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Congressman Panetta Leads 73 Members in Pushing for Increased Funding for Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Casten Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Education Professionals Have Access to Family and Medical Leave
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| July 23, 2020
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Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teacher Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Hearing of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Allen, Hearing on Safely Reopening Schools
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Valley Grove School District and Broadband Connectivity
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 23, 2020
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Reed & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Help More Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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