| 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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Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Urge Negotiators to Close Digital Divide, Homework Gap in Coronavirus Funding Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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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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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 19, 2020
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Letter to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Klobuchar and Smith Urge Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Ensure Minnesota Students Have Internet Access
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Heads to President for Signature
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Sen. John Boozman
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Cicilline, Young Call for Extra Afterschool and Summer Learning Funding
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Step Up and Help Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by the Coronavirus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Big for America's students right now. @PattyMurray , @SenSherrodBrown , @SenWarren , and I are announcing our bold new plan to #CancelStudentDebt for the duration of the coronavirus emergency and provide a minimum $10k payoff for federal student loan borrowers."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "The #FamiliesFirst bill was about many things but first and foremost: testing testing testing. I urge Senators to pass this legislation today, to make free testing and the masks needed to provide it available ASAP. Any delay is a delay in testing."
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 19, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on House Passage of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis of GI Bill Flexibility for Student Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| March 19, 2020
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Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "For all those worried about paying off student loans during this coronavirus pandemic - @theSBPC and @AFTunion will be hosting a webinar this Friday to answer your questions. It will be free and open to the public. Join the webcast here: https://protectborrowers.org/webinar/."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - As Montana Schools Close Their Doors Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Tester Calls On FCC To Ensure Kids Have Internet Access
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Following Rose Push, House Passes Fix to Keep Veterans Student Housing
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Rep. Gus Bilirakis, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19
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Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces National Science Foundation Grant to University of Memphis
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| March 17, 2020
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Courtney Releases Statement, Pens Op-Ed On Administration's Failure To Protect Student Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| March 17, 2020
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Tillis Supported GI Bill Passes Senate As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 16, 2020
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Daines' Bill Passes Senate Ensuring GI Bill Benefits Aren't Impacted During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - As Students Face Coronavirus Threat to Health and Educational Efforts, Senators King and Colleagues Push to Ensure Connectivity
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Sen. Angus King
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| March 16, 2020
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Connecticut Mirror - Courtney: Student debt relief must be permanent
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| March 16, 2020
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Scott Introduces Bill to Support K-12 and Higher Education Students Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| March 16, 2020
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Shaheen, Hassan Urge FCC to Ensure That All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| March 16, 2020
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Norton Introduces Bill to Help Strengthen D.C. National Guard By Giving Education Grants to D.C. Guard Members
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| March 16, 2020
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Senate Passes Moran, Tester Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Veterans groups across the country are urging President Trump to put #StudentsFirst by signing our bipartisan resolution overturning Besty DeVos' disastrous new borrower defense rule. Mr. President -- let's get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Starting tomorrow, all @ChiPubSchools will begin offering free meals for CPS students outside of all CPS school locations. Families can find their nearest CPS school here: http://cps.edu/map"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 15, 2020
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Rep. Pappas Responds to New Hampshire Schools Transitioning to Remote Learning
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Rep. Chris Pappas
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| March 15, 2020
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Meng Calls for NYC Schools to Close to Help Fight Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 15, 2020
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Reps. Nadler, Maloney, Meng, Velázquez, Rose, Ocasio-Cortez, Jeffries, Clarke, Engel, Meeks, Serrano, and Espaillat Call for Closure of New York City Schools
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| March 14, 2020
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Tillis Statement On Governor's Executive Order On Social Distancing, Temporary School Closures
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 13, 2020
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CORONAVIRUS: Murray Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Staff Amid School Closures
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Meng and Booker Urge Trump to Increase Mobile Hotspots During Coronavirus Outbreak to Help Students Complete Schoolwork
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Reps. Davis and Lahood Introduce the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act of 2020
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Child care, schools, and higher ed should receive federal funds to help keep kids and facilities safe"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? College students at impacted institutions should receive support for basic needs like housing, transportation, and child care"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Reps Krishnamoorthi, Meuser Introduce Bipartisan "Partnerships For American Jobs Act"
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Rep. Dan Meuser, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Congressman Van Drew Sponsors Legislation for Veterans to Continue Receiving GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew
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| March 12, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Closure of New Haven Public Schools and Senior Centers
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Payment forbearance for 6 months and waiver of any fees on federal mortgages and student loans. And NO negative credit score impact."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 12, 2020
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Senators Young, Casey, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Child Care Workforce
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "What's in the @SenateDems proposals that we announced yesterday to help give Americans and our communities fighting coronavirus economic relief? Flexibility for schools to serve meals to kids during closures"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today I voted to overturn the @BetsyDeVosEd rule that makes things worse for defrauded students & veterans who need relief. We have a student loan debt crisis in our country and it's time to put #StudentsFirst and protect them from scams."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "1/3 When it comes to addressing fraud in the student loan system, there needs to be a fair and transparent process in place."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| March 11, 2020
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As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| March 11, 2020
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Rep. Courtney Helps Introduce Two Bills To Protect Americans Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| March 11, 2020
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Cortez Masto Statement on Senate's Vote to Protect Defrauded Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| March 11, 2020
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Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
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| March 11, 2020
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Comer Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
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Rep. Jamie Comer
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads & schools across the nation are forced to close, many students are left without the lunches & school services they rely on. @SenateDems & I are urging @usedgov to issue guidelines to schools & families addressing these concerns."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Bennet Applauds Senate Action to Overturn Secretary DeVos' Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to stand up for defrauded student borrowers & veterans by voting to overturn the DeVos borrower defense rule. Now it is up to the President to put #StudentsFirst by signing our resolution & overturning this ru"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Murkowski Votes to Overturn Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| March 11, 2020
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Durbin, Schumer, Murray, Scott, Lee Statement On Senate Vote Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Sens. Moran, Tester Introduce Legislative Fix to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Close Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Scott Statement on Senate Voting to Reverse Devos' Harmful Borrower Defense Rule
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: The Senate is voting on my resolution to overturn Betsy DeVos' terrible new borrower defense rule and put #StudentsFirst. Defrauded students & veterans deserve the relief. Watch the vote here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "This afternoon, Senators will have a choice to make. Will we stand up for defrauded students & veterans? Or will we side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. Let's do the right thing. Let's put #StudentsFirst & overturn DeVos' borrower defense rule."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "3 new things in @SenateDems coronavirus economic proposal --6mo payment forbearance on federal mortgages & student loans --1st-ever direct small biz grants for lost business, paid sick leave, more --Child care, schools, higher ed receive federal funds to keep kids/facilities safe"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 11, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen and Davis Applaud Committee Vote to Advance Rosenwald Schools Bill
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Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Resolution to Overturn Devos Borrower Defense Rule
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| March 11, 2020
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Senator Hassan Applauds Bipartisan Vote to Overturn DeVos Rule that Favors Predatory For-Profit Colleges Over Defrauded Students
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| March 10, 2020
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Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| March 10, 2020
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Lankford Votes to Maintain Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. James Lankford
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| March 10, 2020
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Durbin: The Time Has Come To Stand Up For Defrauded Veterans And Student Borrowers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 10, 2020
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Federally Requiring Earned Education-Debt Discharges for Vets Act
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| March 10, 2020
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Senator Hassan Statement on VA Barring GI Funding for Colleges & Universities with Deceptive Marketing, Enrollment Practices
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Sen. Maggie Hassan
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Tomorrow, Senators will have a choice to make: side with defrauded students & veterans, or side with Betsy DeVos and #4profit colleges. I know where I stand--I'll be voting to put #StudentsFirst by overturning DeVos' new borrower defense rule. I urge my colleagues to join me."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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