| 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. 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. 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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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. 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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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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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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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. 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. 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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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. 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. 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. Bobby Scott, ...
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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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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. 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. 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. 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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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. Maggie Hassan, ...
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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. Jeff Merkley, ...
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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. 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. Tina Smith, ...
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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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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 - "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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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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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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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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Dream Center
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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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| 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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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 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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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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Reps. LaHood, Sewell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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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 - "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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Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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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. 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 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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Foster Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 26, 2019
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Reps. David Trone, Don Bacon, Barbara Lee, Susie Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal the Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students
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Rep. Susie Lee, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Senators Collins, King Welcome Assistant Secretary Simmons to the University of Maine
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Schiff Introduces Food for Thought Act to Address Food Insecurity on Community College Campuses
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Sen. Adam Schiff
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| July 25, 2019
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Congressman Scott Perry offers student loan reform proposal
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Rep. Scott Perry
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| July 25, 2019
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Murphy Calls Out Schools that Cheat College Athletes Out Of an Education
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| July 25, 2019
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Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Reps. Dean and Levin Introduce Bill to Provide Two Years of Free Community College and Increase Higher Ed Affordability
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Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Murphy Releases Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls out Colleges for Failing to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| July 25, 2019
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Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Passes Senate
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| July 24, 2019
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Senator Baldwin and Representative Levin Lead Effort to Create New Partnerships with States to Provide Students at Community Colleges and Technical Schools More Affordability
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Norcross, Moulton, Cox, and Craig Reintroduce Bill to Reshape Developmental Education, Boost College Completion
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Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Closing #4profit @midstatecollege must immediately provide affected students with information about their option for federal closed school discharge"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Crushing student debt has reached crisis levels in America requiring big, bold solutions. Post-secondary education should be the springboard to enable students to achieve their dreams not the impediment that prevents the realization of those goals."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 23, 2019
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Federal Trio Programs
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 23, 2019
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Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans
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Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Pleased that @BobbyScott is investigating @usedgov's handling of the Dream Center debacle that harmed thousands of students and wasted millions in taxpayer dollars."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2019
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Harder Introduces Massive Trades and Career Education Package
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to be working with @SenWarren to provide most student loan holders relief from this daunting burden and make amends for the failure to ensure that higher education is accessible and affordable to all."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Almost 45 Million Americans have over $1.5 Trillion in student loan debt. @SenWarren and I are combatting this crisis with the Student Loan Debt Relief Act which will cancel up to $50K in student loan debt for borrowers who make up to $100K. #CancelMyDebt WATCH LIVE:"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 23, 2019
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Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default
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Rep. Seth Moulton
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| July 23, 2019
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Meng Introduces Community College Student Success Act
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| July 22, 2019
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Medium - Sen. Elizabeth Warren: The Coming Economic Crash -- And How to Stop It
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 22, 2019
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Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| July 22, 2019
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Tweet - "I warned about an economic crash years before the 2008 crisis, but the people in power wouldn't listen. Now I'm seeing serious warning signs again--and I'm calling for action before another crisis costs America's families their homes, jobs, and savings."
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger - Murray, Brown Call on DeVos, Kraninger to Stop Undermining Consumer Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The federal student debt in the U.S. right now: over $1,633,600,000,000 The federal student debt in the U.S. when we are in the White House: $0 #CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| July 18, 2019
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Castro Introduces the HERE Act, Legislation Supporting Hispanic Students and Institutions for College and Beyond
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Rep. Joaquin Castro
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| July 18, 2019
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Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Make College More Affordable for Low Income Students
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
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| July 18, 2019
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Murphy, Udall introduce bill to help beginning farmers pay student loan debt
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Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Reduce Administrative Barriers that Threaten TRIO Funding
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Rep. Alma Adams, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Clerical Errors Threaten Thousands of Federal Dollars for Universities -- This Bill Provides a Fix.
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Rep. Warren Davidson
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