| Aug. 27, 2019
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Journal & Courier - Senator Braun on Purdue's Mitch Daniels: 'The Henry Ford of higher ed'
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Senator Collins Meets with UMaine Presque Isle Upward Bound Students in Washington, D.C.
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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DeLauro Celebrates Back to School Week in Connecticut
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Porter-Leath to Receive $1.2 Million for Early Head Start
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Norton Announces Universal Pre-Kindergarten Bill
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Rep. Eleanor Norton
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Weber Introduces Justice for Victims of School Shootings Act
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Rep. Randy Weber
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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South Jersey Higher Education Leaders & Students Join Norcross to Discuss College Affordability, Accessibility & Workforce Training
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Rep. Donald Norcross
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Rep. Takano and Rep. Shalala Introduce the Student and Taxpayer Protection Act to Reinstate Gainful Employment Rule
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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After Years of Pressure, Senator Murray Applauds Trump Administration Finally Implementing Automatic Student Debt Relief to Veterans With Disabilities
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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After Advocacy from King and Collins, Two Maine Projects Receive Funding for Mass Timber Construction
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Castro, Cole, Spanberger Introduce Bill to Include Early Child Education Jobs in Work-Study Programs
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Rep. Tom Cole, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Great Faces, Great Places
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Waters Statement on CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Announcement
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, which prohibits discrimination in our schools. @BestyDevosED should use this opportunity to recommit to the mission of that bill - ensuring equal participation & an equitable education for every child."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| Aug. 19, 2019
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Clay, Graves introduce legislation to help America's Teachers
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Rep. Sam Graves, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2019
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San Antonio Express-News - Texas is a Model for Making College Affordable, Accessible
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| Aug. 17, 2019
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Gov. Justice pledges $1 million to Bluefield State College facilities including first on-campus housing complex in 50 years
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Amata Welcomes Nonpartisan Report Showing American Samoa's Unique Balance In Service Academy Nominations
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Menendez, Booker Announce $10M to support NJ Head Start Programs
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Gov. Justice: Wheeling University "not closing on my watch"
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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UPDATE - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Rep. Hill on Workforce Enhancement: How We Grow Our Workforce and Expand Its Effectiveness
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Rep. James Hill
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Steeley, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Jeffrey Nordhoek, CEO of Nelnet Inc., John Remondi, President and CEO of Navient Solutions LLC, the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Weak Oversight of Student Loan Industry is Hurting Students and Families
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Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sarah Tucker, Interim Chancellor for the WV Higher Education Policy Commission - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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The Washington Post - Sen. Rick Scott Op-Ed: DC Could Learn a Lesson from Florida's Response to Tragedy
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Secretary Devos Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett Issues Statement Concerning Reported Denial of Visa Extension for Several Foreign National Teachers in The Virgin Islands
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "The recent collapse of 3 for-profit college chains has impacted more than 32,000 students across the US. @PattyMurray & I led group of @SenateDems in urging @BetsyDevosED to do her job & ensure these students get the loan discharge & help restarting their educations they deserve."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Bergman, Rice Introduce GI Bill Planning Act
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Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Authorizing Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses to Ensure Student Safety
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senator Hassan Leads Letter to Education Department, IRS on Students' Access to Financial Aid
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Bennet Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Secure Rural Schools Program
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Back to School
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bill to Expand Education for Minnesotans
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Stefanik Statement on El Paso & Dayton Shootings, President Trump's Address
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education in the Department of Education - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge Secretary Devos to Fulfill Her Responsibility and Help Students Impacted by Sudden Closures of For-Profit Colleges
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Sen. Mark Warner, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Ahead of Back to School Season, Rep. Susie Lee Attends CIS Fill the Bus Event to Pack School Supplies for Low-Income Students and Address Importance of Investing in Southern Nevada Schools
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Support Grows for Murphy's Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls for Colleges to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the Department of Education - Kaine Joins Letter To Education Department, IRS To Help Students' Access Financial Aid
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Bipartisan resolution recognizes workforce development as vital to economic growth
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Communities In Schools Summer Institute builds capacity to serve at-risk students
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Becomes Law
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to @IllinoisCentral for taking steps to assist the students of closing @midstatecollege. Students can visit http://icc.edu/midstate for more information."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand"
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Student loan debt is one of the only kinds of debt that can't be discharged in bankruptcy and it's time for that to change. My bill, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019, would give our young people this much-needed second chance."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Rural Health Workforce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat, Senator Edward J. Markey Introduce the Jumpstart on College Act
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "With too few medical providers & long distances between them, patients in rural America often struggle to get the health care they need. My bill w/ @MarshaBlackburn expands loan forgiveness programs in rural communities to attract more doctors, dentists & mental health providers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Local Educators Participate in Foxx's Teacher in Congress Internship
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Rep. Virginia Foxx
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Dream Center
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 31, 2019
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Congressman Barr's Legislation to Increase Veteran Access to STEM Scholarships Signed Into Law
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Rep. Andy Barr
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| July 31, 2019
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Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Sen. Tina Smith Pushes to Help Schools Overcome Teacher Shortages in Minnesota, Across the Country
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| July 31, 2019
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Representatives DeSaulnier and Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect and Support Children with Disabilities
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Congressman Rooney and Senator Lee introduce HERO Act to rehabilitate higher education for the modern student
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Sen. Mike Lee, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Tweet - "The Student Loan Debt Relief Act would end the student debt crisis, help millions of struggling families obtain financial stability, and would also take meaningful steps to begin to close the racial wealth gap."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 30, 2019
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Gottheimer Announces Alyssa Act -- New Bipartisan Nationwide School Safety Legislation
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| July 30, 2019
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Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Cummings, Scott, and Norton Seek Compliance in D.C. School Voucher Investigation
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Congressman Himes Announces the 2019 Congressional App Challenge
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Rep. Jim Himes
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm skeptical that consolidating market power in the textbook industry is in the best interests of students in the long term. We've seen what happens when there is too little competition in this industry--prices soar leading to more student debt. https://uspirg.org/news/usp/major-textbook-publisher-merger-will-cost-students
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to Community College President - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Push Devos, Illinois Community Colleges To Help Midstate College Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri in calling on @USEDGov to take steps to assist students affected by closure of #4profit @midstatecollege including ensuring students know of their eligibility for closed school discharge."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 29, 2019
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Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| July 28, 2019
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CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| July 26, 2019
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DeGette launches district-wide "app challenge' for local middle and high school students
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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