| April 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 17, 2020
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Evans: $82 Million in Federal Funding Going to 16 Philly Higher-Ed Institutions
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Rep. Dwight Evans
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| April 16, 2020
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Lofgren Announces More Than $44.5 Million in Federal Funding for Colleges & Universities to Fight COVID-19 in Santa Clara County
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment
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Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Congresswoman Jahana Hayes Announces Nearly $42,190,987 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding for Local Colleges and Universities
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Rep. Jahana Hayes
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| April 15, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces More Than $50 Million for Higher Education Funding in 15th District of Texas
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| April 15, 2020
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Tweet - "College students are experiencing unprecedented disruptions to their education due to this pandemic & it's especially harmful for students struggling to make ends meet. Proud to announce w/ @SenDuckworth that the CARES Act will provide emergency student aid."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 15, 2020
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Reps. Dean, Wexton, and Colleagues Send Letters to Student Loan Companies requesting Immediate Relief to Private Student Loan Borrowers during Pandemic
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Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Congressional Delegation Announces Emergency Funds for Arkansas Higher Education Students
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Rep. Steve Womack, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Rep. Mike Levin Announces More Than $44 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funding for Local Students and Colleges
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Rep. Mike Levin
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| April 14, 2020
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Boyle Leads Bipartisan Effort Supporting the PSLF Program Amid Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Manchin, Capito Announce Funding Opportunity for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Durbin Statement On DeVos Settlement In Borrower Defense Lawsuit
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, colleges & universities in #MD05 will federal funding to assist students facing emergency expenses due to the #coronavirus. Our Delegation will continue to work to provide MD students with resources they need during this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke w/Federation of Independent IL Colleges & Universities President Dave Tretter today about the difficulties higher ed is facing in the pandemic. I'm pushing for federal support for schools & student loan cancellation to help institutions & students recover from this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Gov Justice: WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| April 13, 2020
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Smith: College Students, Schools in NJ04 get $24M in CARES Act Emergency Funds
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Rep. Chris Smith
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| April 13, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Federation Of Illinois Independent Colleges And Universities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Senator Collins Announces Maine Colleges and Universities to Receive More Than $41 Million
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "170,000 defrauded student borrowers won big last week in federal court where a settlement will force Education Sec. Betsy DeVos to finally begin processing claims for relief, though that still leaves thousands of future student victims uncertain of DeVos' new rules."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $170 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Higher Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Scott Announces Over $46 Million In Emergency COVID-19 Funding For Local Colleges And Universities
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| April 11, 2020
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces $40 Million in Federal CARES Act Resources for Higher Education Institutions in the Fifth District
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| April 10, 2020
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Hoeven Announces CARES Act Funding To ND Higher Education Institutions To Help Students Impacted By COVID-19
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 10, 2020
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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $116 Million in Aid for College Students
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 10, 2020
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Tillis Announces $378 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina's Higher Education Institutions and Students
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Sen. Thom Tillis
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| April 10, 2020
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Daines Announces $31,412,577 in Coronavirus Care Packages for Montana Colleges and Students
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 10, 2020
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Norcross Statement on Allocation of CARES Act funds to NJ Colleges and Universities
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Rep. Donald Norcross
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenWarren & I are pushing Dept. of Ed to protect taxpayer dollars in the CARES Act from misuse by predatory #4profit colleges."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of these nurses from Upstate University Hospital who headed out to help fight coronavirus on Long Island. We will not stop fighting for our frontline workers just like they're fighting for us."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 9, 2020
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Chairman Scott Statement on Distribution of First $6 Billion in Emergency CARES Act Funding to Colleges and Students
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Menendez Leads NJ Delegation Push for Trump Admin to Swiftly Disburse COVID-19 Higher Ed Funds
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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DeLauro Statement on Distribution of $6 Billion in Aid to Colleges and Universities
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund in the CARES Act should go directly to supporting public and nonprofit colleges and their students - not to lining the pockets of #4profit colleges."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 8, 2020
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Hoeven Announces Funding For Turtle Mountain STEM Infusion Project
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Axne, Foster to Education Secretary DeVos: Don't Hold Coronavirus Aid Against College Students
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Harder, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow 2020 Grads to Defer Student Loans
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy Devos, Secretary of the Department of Education - Warren, Durbin, Colleagues Push Education Department to Target CARES Act Funding to Public and Nonprofit Colleges, Not For-profit Colleges
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 8, 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 - Thompson, Langevin Urge Inclusion of CTE Funding in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Rep. GT Thompson, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act
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Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Colleagues Urge Education Department To Protect CARES Act Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic is creating a ripple effect across our economy. Many families are worried about how they will make ends meet, let alone pay off their student loans. The fed govt has halted student loan payments until the fall, but we need private lenders to follow suit."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "More inspiring examples of Kentuckians helping Kentuckians: Colleges and universities across the Commonwealth are stepping up to make and donate protective equipment for front line health care workers."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad to see Cengage & McGraw-Hill call off their plans for a merger. Textbook prices are already too high -- and this merger could have made a bad situation worse for students across the country."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 4, 2020
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Tweet - "#4profit colleges have taken advantage of student veterans for years. Glad the @DeptVetAffairs finally suspended new GI Bill enrollments at U. of Phoenix and Career Ed. Corp. schools. But @usedgov & @DeptofDefense must step up too."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "The direct payments in the CARES Act can & should include all dependents -- 17 & 18 year olds, college students, and other dependent adults."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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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 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin, Warren, Brown, Blumenthal Urge Departments Of Education & Defense To Protect Student Borrowers From Predatory For-Profit Schools
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| 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 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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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. Tim Kaine, ...
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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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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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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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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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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| 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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Congressman Panetta Applauds Passage of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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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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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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. Marc Veasey, ...
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