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Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18 Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020 Hyde-Smith: Miss. Universities, Community Colleges Awarded $3.5 Million for Student Support Services Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Restart Successful 2008 Recession Workforce Development Program During Pandemic Rep. Susie Lee
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Federal Trade Commission - Stevens, Smucker, Torres Small, Van Drew Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Misleading Application for Emergency Aid Funds Rep. Haley Stevens
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats to DeVos: Stop Unlawfully Withholding Emergency Aid from Students Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Academic Freedom Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 31, 2020 On Teleconference, King Connects with Student Veterans in the University of Maine System Sen. Angus King
July 31, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation's leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students Sen. Jim Justice
July 31, 2020 Cassidy Announces COVID Funding for UL-Lafayette, Southern Sen. Bill Cassidy
July 31, 2020 Latta Announces Grant Funding Awarded to Bowling Green State University Rep. Bob Latta
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Diane Jones pressured an accreditor to benefit a #4profit college that was lying to students about its accreditation. Then she and @usedgov mislead me and other Members of Congress about her actions. She must resign from @usedgov ." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 TURNER Honors 130th Anniversary of HBCU 1890 Land-Grant Institution Central State Rep. Mike Turner
July 30, 2020 Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Unveils Legislative Agenda Rep. Dave Joyce, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "With the upcoming school year just weeks away, I spoke with @ChicagoState President Z Scott about the need for additional federal resources for universities & students to get them through this public health and economic crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 East Central University Awarded Prestigious IMLS Grant Rep. Tom Cole
July 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, & Brindisi announce six-figure grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 research and recovery Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Chicago State University President Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Committee Report Reveals Senior Education Department Official Aided For-Profit Higher Education Company in Misleading Students Using Taxpayer Dollars Rep. Bobby Scott
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 28, 2020 Carter Bill Expands Pell Grants for Career and Technical Education Rep. John Carter
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call For Delay Of Naciqi Review Of Higher Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic has shined a bright light on the need to provide our essential workers the support they have earned. I'm calling on Senate leaders to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program so we can do right by our workers and give them the help they need." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 27, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Celebrate $6.67M Grant for Pearl River Community College Workforce Center Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Emmert, President of NCAA - NCAA Revokes COVID-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Blumenthal & Booker Demand Sen. Dick Blumenthal
July 24, 2020 Joyce and Swalwell Introduce Bill to Protect Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Impacted by COVID-19 Rep. Dave Joyce
July 24, 2020 Sen. Coons' bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at DSU and other HBCUs passes the Senate Sen. Chris Coons
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
July 23, 2020 Reed & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Help More Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm against including #4profit colleges in the next #COVID19 relief package. Congress shouldn't fund these predatory money making machines. Joining my colleagues in making our position on this matter clear to Senate leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act Rep. Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Invites Nebraskans to Apply for Scholarships through Workforce Retraining Initiative Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "While many universities are reverting to online learning this fall to protect students, faculty, & staff during the #COVID19 pandemic, it doesn't change the fact that many college students are newly eligible voters who are in need of vital information about their voting options." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Pressley, Moulton Amendment to Protect International Students from Deportation Adopted in FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
July 21, 2020 Krishnamoorthi, Bennet, Klobuchar, Durbin, Booker, Introduce Legislation To Help College Students Vote During Pandemic Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 21, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice hosts West Virginia's college and university presidents for virtual meeting to discuss reopening plans Sen. Jim Justice
July 21, 2020 Rep. Takano's Bipartisan Amendment to Close the 90-10 Loophole and Protect Servicemembers' Education Benefits from Predatory For-Profit Institutions Included in NDAA Rep. Mark Takano
July 21, 2020 The House Adopts Rep. Dean's Amendment to NDAA Providing Relief to Millions of Private Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Madeleine Dean
July 20, 2020 Rep. Titus Introduces Bill to Provide K-12 Schools and Colleges $90 Billion in Pandemic Relief Rep. Dina Titus
July 20, 2020 University of Kentucky Receives CARES Act Funding for Coronavirus Efforts, Economic Recovery Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Madeleine Dean
July 16, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Pressley Lead Mass. Congressional Delegation in Call to Keep Cares Act Higher Education Funding in Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
July 16, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Bill to Forgive Private Student Loans Upon Death of Student Rep. Angie Craig
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Scalise: We Must Tackle the Challenge of Safely Reopening Schools Rep. Steve Scalise
July 16, 2020 Scanlon Introduces COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Act Rep. Mary Scanlon
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18 Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 6, 2020 Hyde-Smith: Miss. Universities, Community Colleges Awarded $3.5 Million for Student Support Services Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Am encouraged by news of this partnership between @NIH and @UChicago , where they will be using AI to tackle issues with #COVID19 diagnosis, treatment, & monitoring. Glad to see @UChicago is once again leading the way to a better future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bill to Restart Successful 2008 Recession Workforce Development Program During Pandemic Rep.Susie Lee
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simmons, Federal Trade Commission - Stevens, Smucker, Torres Small, Van Drew Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Misleading Application for Emergency Aid Funds Rep.Haley Stevens
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats to DeVos: Stop Unlawfully Withholding Emergency Aid from Students Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Academic Freedom Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 31, 2020 On Teleconference, King Connects with Student Veterans in the University of Maine System Sen.Angus King
July 31, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation's leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students Sen.Jim Justice
July 31, 2020 Cassidy Announces COVID Funding for UL-Lafayette, Southern Sen.Bill Cassidy
July 31, 2020 Latta Announces Grant Funding Awarded to Bowling Green State University Rep.Bob Latta
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "Diane Jones pressured an accreditor to benefit a #4profit college that was lying to students about its accreditation. Then she and @usedgov mislead me and other Members of Congress about her actions. She must resign from @usedgov ." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2020 TURNER Honors 130th Anniversary of HBCU 1890 Land-Grant Institution Central State Rep.Mike Turner
July 30, 2020 Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence Unveils Legislative Agenda Rep.Dave Joyce, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "With the upcoming school year just weeks away, I spoke with @ChicagoState President Z Scott about the need for additional federal resources for universities & students to get them through this public health and economic crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 East Central University Awarded Prestigious IMLS Grant Rep.Tom Cole
July 29, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand, & Brindisi announce six-figure grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 research and recovery Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 29, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Chicago State University President Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Committee Report Reveals Senior Education Department Official Aided For-Profit Higher Education Company in Misleading Students Using Taxpayer Dollars Rep.Bobby Scott
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 28, 2020 Carter Bill Expands Pell Grants for Career and Technical Education Rep.John Carter
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call For Delay Of Naciqi Review Of Higher Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic has shined a bright light on the need to provide our essential workers the support they have earned. I'm calling on Senate leaders to fix the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program so we can do right by our workers and give them the help they need." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 27, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Celebrate $6.67M Grant for Pearl River Community College Workforce Center Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Emmert, President of NCAA - NCAA Revokes COVID-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Blumenthal & Booker Demand Sen.Dick Blumenthal
July 24, 2020 Joyce and Swalwell Introduce Bill to Protect Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Impacted by COVID-19 Rep.Dave Joyce
July 24, 2020 Sen. Coons' bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at DSU and other HBCUs passes the Senate Sen.Chris Coons
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
July 23, 2020 Reed & Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Help More Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
July 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "I'm against including #4profit colleges in the next #COVID19 relief package. Congress shouldn't fund these predatory money making machines. Joining my colleagues in making our position on this matter clear to Senate leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Senators Hassan, Warren, Durbin, and Brown Lead Colleagues in Opposing COVID-19 Bailout for Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last year, @SenWarren and I introduced our Student Loan Debt Relief Act. Cancelling student loan debt would provide a much-needed boost to our economy and would provide financial relief for millions of Americans." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 22, 2020 Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act Rep.Steve Scalise
July 22, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Invites Nebraskans to Apply for Scholarships through Workforce Retraining Initiative Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "While many universities are reverting to online learning this fall to protect students, faculty, & staff during the #COVID19 pandemic, it doesn't change the fact that many college students are newly eligible voters who are in need of vital information about their voting options." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2020 Pressley, Moulton Amendment to Protect International Students from Deportation Adopted in FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
July 21, 2020 Krishnamoorthi, Bennet, Klobuchar, Durbin, Booker, Introduce Legislation To Help College Students Vote During Pandemic Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 21, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice hosts West Virginia's college and university presidents for virtual meeting to discuss reopening plans Sen.Jim Justice
July 21, 2020 Rep. Takano's Bipartisan Amendment to Close the 90-10 Loophole and Protect Servicemembers' Education Benefits from Predatory For-Profit Institutions Included in NDAA Rep.Mark Takano
July 21, 2020 The House Adopts Rep. Dean's Amendment to NDAA Providing Relief to Millions of Private Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Madeleine Dean
July 20, 2020 Rep. Titus Introduces Bill to Provide K-12 Schools and Colleges $90 Billion in Pandemic Relief Rep.Dina Titus
July 20, 2020 University of Kentucky Receives CARES Act Funding for Coronavirus Efforts, Economic Recovery Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Madeleine Dean
July 16, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Pressley Lead Mass. Congressional Delegation in Call to Keep Cares Act Higher Education Funding in Massachusetts Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
July 16, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Authors Bill to Forgive Private Student Loans Upon Death of Student Rep.Angie Craig
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Scalise: We Must Tackle the Challenge of Safely Reopening Schools Rep.Steve Scalise
July 16, 2020 Scanlon Introduces COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Act Rep.Mary Scanlon
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