| Sept. 24, 2019
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Hagedorn-Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Vocational and Skilled Workforce
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2019
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Tester, Blumenthal, Brown introduce legislation to restore servicemembers' ability to transfer education benefits
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Cruz Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Empowers American Worker, Keeps Economy Strong
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Harder, DelBene, Brooks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower College Textbook Costs
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "It's only right that we recognize the public service of adjunct professors & share access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, a benefit available to their full-time colleagues. Proud to work with @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, & @SenBooker to expand student debt relief."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Reps. Pressley, Shalala, and Tlaib introduce the Protecting Student Aid Act of 2019
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduces The Clean Data in Higher Education Act
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Grassley, Cassidy Partner to Tackle Student Loan Debt
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Hearing of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Smucker, Hearing on the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Rep. Lloyd Smucker
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Chairman Scott Statement on Senate GOP Blocking Funding for HBCUs and other Minority-Serving Institutions
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Senator McConnell Secures Critical Resources for Kentucky
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Congressman Horsford and Senator Cortez-Masto Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for Families with Working College Students
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tester, Blumenthal, Brown Introduce Legislation to Restore Servicemembers' Ability to Transfer Education Benefits
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Tonight we celebrated daughter Brittany getting inducted into the @BelmontUniv Athletic Hall of Fame. We are so proud of her and all of her accomplishments."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Closed School Discharges For Former ITT Tech Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Rep. Susie Lee, Public School Teacher Expose Blatant Dishonesty Permeating Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Rep. Susie Lee
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Hirono Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Shaheen-Enzi legislation honoring Christa McAuliffe passes House, heads to President's desk
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Don't mistake today's discharges as a sign of empathy for defrauded student borrowers by @BetsyDeVosED. At the same time that she's providing discharges for ITT borrowers, she's also busy gutting the borrower defense rule."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic Serving Institutions
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower College Textbook Costs
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Stevens, Mucarsel-Powell Introduce Legislation to Help Student Loan Borrowers Restore Credit After Default
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Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Representatives Pappas, Trahan, Horn, and Finkenauer introduce critical job training legislation
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar"
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Castro, Marchant Introduce Bipartisan Transparency for Transfer Students Act
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Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Representatives Trahan, Pappas, Horn, and Finkenauer Introduce Critical Workforce Training and Education Legislation
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Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
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Sen. Ted Budd
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Reps. García and McBath Introduce Legislation to Simplify the Federal Financial Aid Application Process for Students
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Transform Student Debt to Home Equity
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Rep. Marcy Kaptur
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Congressman Steven Horsford Secures Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions with FUTURE Act
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Representatives Trahan and Smucker Introduce the Bipartisan Financial Aid Communication and Transparency (FACT) Act
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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FUTURE Act headed to floor for vote
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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House passes Rep. Adams' FUTURE Act to secure funding for HBCUs
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Reps. Dean, Levin Host Events Highlighting Student Debt Crisis and Legislative Solutions
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Rep. Madeleine Dean
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Philadelphia Black Clergy Join Congressman Boyle to Announce Student Loan Legislation to Aid Faith-Based Non-Profits
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Rep. Brendan Boyle
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Orlando Sentinel - Sen. Scott: I'll bring state's education success to America | Commentary
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Sept. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Had a great time yesterday at the 22nd Annual #ChicagoFootballClassic celebrating the proud legacy of our nation's HBCUs. We must ensure these historical institutions have the funding they need to continue educating our leaders of the future. #HamptonVSHoward"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "It was great to talk with college students and leadership from @DePaulUSA to learn more about Dax House, which provides housing and services for homeless and housing-insecure students at @DePaulU."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Murray, Duckworth Release Report Highlighting Challenges Student Parents in College Are Facing While Completing Their Degree
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Committee Report Highlights Inequitable Funding for HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Representatives Hill and Morelle support low-income students pursuing higher education
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Congresswomen Hayes, Scanlon, McBath & Senator Warren Introduce Legislation Restoring Pell Grant Eligibilty To Victims Of Predatory For-Profit Colleges
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Reps. Gomez and Harder introduce legislation to address food insecurity on college campuses
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Lujan Joins Colleagues to Restore Pell Grant Eligibility for Victims of Predatory, For-Profit Colleges
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Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Congressional challenge grows, new cohort pledges support for workforce diversity
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Heinrich Fights For Pathway To Affordable College
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Members of congress convene bipartisan congressional HBCU conference in honor of national HBCU week
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @FSCDems for their commitment to addressing the student debt crisis. Today, they are holding a hearing on this issue and are focused on ensuring student borrowers are not taken advantage of by student loan servicers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Chairman Takano statement on VA decision to break with California agency tasked with cracking down on for-profit schools
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Rep. Mark Takano
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Under @BetsyDeVosED, the Dept. of Education has granted a mere 1% of eligible applicants with the public servant student loan forgiveness they were promised. These are our nation's teachers, firefighters, and nurses - they've earned this relief."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of Education Corporation of America and John F. Kennedy, Esq. Reciever - Senator Warren Leads Colleagues Calling on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect from Former Students
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Steil Brings Attention to Rising Costs of Education, Wisconsin Successes at Financial Services Committee Hearing
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Rep. Bryan Steil
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces Proposals to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Pallone & Neal say illegal sale of Hahnemann University hospital's residency program in Philadelphia cannot stand
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Student Loan Debt Crisis
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Sen. Rick Scott: Florida's higher education system continues to be best in the nation
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "The average cost of college tuition in: Denmark: $0 / year Finland: $0 / year Germany: $0 / year Norway: $0 /year Poland: $0 / year Sweden: $0 / year United States: $8,202 / year College for All is not an impossible idea."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in Rochester-Finger Lakes region threatening to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Monroe county
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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GAO Report Reveals Education Department's Failure to Implement Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Dem Senators Press Devos To Provide Automatic Closed School Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Freshman Colleagues in Urging House Committee Chairs to be Fiscally Responsible; Abide by Pay-As-You-Go Rules
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Sen. Cramer and NASA Administrator Tour UND Space Program
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Many former ITT Tech students are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Today, @SenWarren, @SenBlumenthal, @SenSherrodBrown and I called on @BetsyDevosED to grant full discharges without delay."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Following Hirono & Schatz Advocacy, Secretary of the Navy Approves Creation of Naval ROTC at UH Manoa
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Sen. Mazie Hirono
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "This rule is another Trump-DeVos giveaway to their for-profit college cronies at the expense of defrauded student borrowers. It's time for Congress to stand up for students."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Murray Statement on DeVos Rule to Block Debt Relief for Cheated Students: "A Devastating Blow"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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The Washington Examiner - Sen. Grassley Op-Ed: Tackle student loan debt's underlying causes
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Borrowers Defense Rule
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Devos Rule Gutting Student Loan Borrower Defense
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "My Student Loan Debt Relief Act with @SenWarren would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans--providing debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirely for 75% of borrowers."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| Aug. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Cameron, Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown and Murray Demand Answers From New CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| 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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