| April 3, 2020
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Q&A: CARES Act Helps Workers, Seniors, Student Borrowers
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Dina Titus, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Hey, parents. Since many of you have added "teacher" to your list of titles during this isolation period, I recorded a 10-minute lesson for elementary and middle school students about the U.S. Senate. Check it out"
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Fitzpatrick, Quigley, and Lowey Urge USAID to Include Distance Learning in Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Rep. Crow Applauds Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
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Rep. Jason Crow
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| April 2, 2020
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Congressman Neguse Works to Ensure Students Can Receive CARES Act Coronavirus Rebates
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| April 2, 2020
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Thune Releases U.S. Government Video Lesson for South Dakota Students, Parents, and Teachers
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 1, 2020
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Murkowski: Alaska Communities to Receive $8.8 Million through Secure Rural Schools Program
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| April 1, 2020
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Kilili Veterans Bill Added to House-Passed Coronavirus Act
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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House Passes Rep. Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| April 1, 2020
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Pingree, 86 House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure College Students, Young Adults with Disabilities Receive COVID-19 Relief Rebates
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you for sharing. This is one more example of the kindness that's helping to spread joy and hope throughout this tumultuous time. As a son of two educators, I've seen firsthand the lengths they go to for their students."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Warren, Gillibrand Urge Secretary DeVos to Halt Title IX Rule; Focus on Helping Schools During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Congressman Anthony Brown: "I am honored to be appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 31, 2020
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Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Applaud Swift Passage of Student Veteran Coronavirus Act of 2020
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Daines Secures Over $50 Million for Montana Schools During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Thanks to @stevensonhs students Kiran, Allen, & Jonathan who used their tech saavy & creativity to bring their band concerts to local assisted living facilities virtually."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2020
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Letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Elizabeth Darling, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families - Bennet, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Provide Guidance To Child Welfare Agencies During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Ten years ago, Democrats made the single largest investment in student aid in U.S. history with the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act. Last week, we secured student borrower relief in the CARES Act & will prioritize student debt throughout this crisis. #FamiliesFirst"
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 30, 2020
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Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education
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Sen. James Lankford
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| March 27, 2020
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Stanton's Advocacy Pays Off for Arizona in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| March 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Scott, Neal, Wyden, Murray, Sánchez Call On DeVos To Return All Amounts Garnished From Federal Tax Refunds For Entire 2020 Filing Season
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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Cole Statement on House Passage of the CARES Act
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Rep. Tom Cole
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| March 27, 2020
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Committee Democrats At Work: Rep. Dean Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| March 26, 2020
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The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law
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Rep. Ashley Hinson
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on FCC to Suspend E-Rate Program Rules, Expand High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Students Amid Coronavirus-Caused School Closures
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 26, 2020
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Senator Murray Vows to Continue Fighting for the Disability Community during the Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 26, 2020
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Senator Murray Secures More Than $30 Billion for K-12 Schools and Higher Education
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Have questions about the how the new Senate-passed coronavirus relief package will support working families, institute sick leave, or affect student loan payments? Learn more about the relief bill here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Between lessons at home, young students in Pana are crafting thoughtful cards for residents in local retirement homes to brighten their day during these uncertain times. As these students show us, you're never to young to help your neighbor."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Dept. of Agriculture - Mass. Lawmakers Urge USDA to Fully Reimburse School Districts and After-School Programs Providing Free Meals to Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| March 25, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| March 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Student loan borrowers need relief during this national crisis. @USEdGov announced today that it will refund $1.8 billion to about 830,000 borrowers who have defaulted on their federal loans & will stop collections on borrowers in default for 60 days beginning March 13."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 25, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harder Asks Education Department to Provide More Support to Rural Schools During Coronavirus
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| March 24, 2020
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U.S. Department of Commerce to Invest $2 Million to Enhance Health Sciences Sector in Kinston
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Rep. Greg Murphy
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| March 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Even during these uncertain & difficult times, it's good to see Illinoisans come together to help one another. The efforts of Superintendent Susan Zola & her staff should give us all hope & confidence in our nation's ability to get through this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2020
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Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data
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Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Amata-Cosponsored Legislation Will Help Student Veterans During COVID-19
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Rep. Dean introduces the Emergency Assistance for Student Borrowers Act of 2020
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| March 24, 2020
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Senators Markey, Durbin, and Blumenthal Request Student Privacy Guidance from FTC, Education Dept. as Coronavirus Leads to Increased Education Technology Use
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| March 23, 2020
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Rep. Susie Lee Helps Introduce Comprehensive Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Package
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| March 23, 2020
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Ranking Member Roe, Chairman Takano Introduce Legislation to Minimize COVID-19 Impact on Student Veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Bennet Urges Senate Leaders to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Remotely During Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| March 23, 2020
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Reps. Pressley & Omar Introduce Bold Plan to Cancel Student Debt Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - Massachusetts Delegation Asks Census Bureau to Allow Colleges and Universities to Report on All Students Using Administrative Data
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - U.S. Representatives Angie Craig, Pete Stauber and Jared Huffman Fight for Special Education Funding in Response to Coronavirus, School Closures
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Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - King Critical of Distance Learning Funding Shortfall in Coronavirus Bill
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @SenatorBennet in his call for increased federal funding for schools & school employees -- cafeteria workers, bus drivers, & custodians -- who are serving in various capacities as frontline responders to the coronavirus outbreak."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Tweet - "During a pandemic, families shouldn't have to worry about defaulting on their student loans. The next coronavirus response package should: Halt monthly payments of loans Cancel at least $10k of student debt for borrowers Shield borrowers from federal offsets"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 22, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, and Bennet Lead Colleagues in Urging GOP to Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education during Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 22, 2020
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Sen. Coons on vote against Republican-authored COVID-19 response package
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| March 21, 2020
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Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis Signed Into Law
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 21, 2020
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Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits Signed Into Law
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Mr. Rogers used to call on us to look for the helpers. My hat goes off to all the helpers who are pitching in like Ken Griffin and Willie Wilson, and also the school cafeteria workers and volunteers distributing lunches to so many children at the closed schools across the state."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As universities across the country are transitioning to online learning, many students are left without a source of income or financial aid & these colleges are at risk for long-term financial instability."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 21, 2020
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President Trump Signs Daines' Bill Protecting GI Education Benefits During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mass Lawmakers Urge Congress to Prioritize Emergency Funding for Students and Colleges in COVID-19 Stimulus
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Tweet - "As schools across the country move to online learning, Congress must address the digital divide that keeps students who don't have internet access at home from being able to complete their schoolwork online, leaving them at risk of falling behind their classmates."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to Mark Schultz, Department of Education Deputy Assistance Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - As Schools Close Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Cantwell, Senate Democrats Relay Concerns for Children with Disabilities to Department of Education
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Chairman Roy Blunt of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education & Related Agencies and Ranking Member Patty Murray of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education & Related Agencies - Bennet Leads Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Wyden Supports Bill Canceling Student Loan Payments During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| March 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Too many Americans are drowning in student loan debt. As we seek to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Congress must include measures to provide relief for student borrowers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 20, 2020
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Wyden Calls for Increased Funding for Schools and Education Support Professionals Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Reps. Fudge, Scott Urge USDA to Implement Pandemic EBT
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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