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Dec. 6, 2018 Murphy Elected Chair of Future Forum for the 116th Congress Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Education Corporation of America Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 4, 2018 New Legislation Aims to Bolster Cybersecurity Education Among Skilled Trades Rep. GT Thompson, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Dept. of Ed OIG: For-profit colleges represent a disproportionate risk to students and taxpayers in higher education." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Brian Kelly, Editor of US News & World Report - Lawmakers Urge U.S. News to Consider a School's Role in Spurring Social Mobility in 2020 College Rankings Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "No student should be stopped from going to college just because they can't afford it. It's great to see Seattle leading the way with Seattle Promise--a program that will allow students to go to community college tuition free." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Warner Meets with Virginia University Presidents Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 30, 2018 Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Communities Attract Workers and Alleviate Student Loan Debt Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Rep. Chu Introduces DIPLOMA Act to Promote Academic and Community Services in Public Schools Rep. Judy Chu
Nov. 30, 2018 Cardin, Wicker Seek to Protect Tuition Reimbursement for Dental Instructors to Reduce Nationwide Shortage of Dentists Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 DeLauro Statement on VA Refusal to Repay Underpaid GI Bill Benefits Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Time and time again, I urged Secretary @BetsyDeVosED and @usedgov to provide relief to students who were cheated by predatory for-profit colleges in WA. I'm going to keep doing everything I can in Congress to support the needs of students." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenatorHassan, @endrapeoncampus, & brave sexual assault survivors joined me yesterday to represent the voices of students, women, men & survivors & to say this loud & clear: @BetsyDeVosED needs to listen to survivors & withdraw her #TitleIX proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with women and survivors in fighting back against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rules, and I call on every woman, man, mom, dad and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosEd's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors were ignored and felt like they had nowhere to turn. #HandsOffIX Make your voice heard in fighting against this harmful proposal" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Joined by Advocates and Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault, Senator Murray Urges Education Secretary DeVos to Withdraw Title IX Rule, Encourages Students and Survivors to Continue Making Their Voices Heard Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "This is big news and a major win for students that were defrauded by ITT Tech. Secretary DeVos must now provide immediate complete federal Borrower Defense discharges to ITT Tech students:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018 Some Chinese students are spying and stealing Sen. John Kennedy
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Protecting predatory for-profit colleges - and deadbeat accreditors - over students and taxpayers is irresponsible. They only care about their own bottom lines." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Reinstate Controversial For-Profit College Accreditor Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Rep. Takano Slams DeVos Decision to Recognize ACICS Rep. Mark Takano
Nov. 21, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Addresses Military Pilot Shortages through FY19 Appropriations Bill Rep. Henry Cuellar
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "What does the Trump-DeVos Department of Education and deadbeat accreditor ACICS have in common? They both protect and enable predatory for-profit colleges that defraud students and cheat taxpayers out of millions. Today's decision isn't surprising but it's still outrageous." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Scott Statement on Decision to Recognize ACICS Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 19, 2018 Kuster, Hassan Join Survivor Advocates to Highlight Negative Impact of DeVos Rollback of Title IX Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The cost of college goes far beyond tuition. We need to address the full cost of college including housing, food, text books, child care, and transportation." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It's far from surprising that President Trump and @BetsyDeVosED are undermining women with new rules for campus sexual assault and harassment. But survivors across the country are fighting back and I stand with them. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has taken a step that will once again sweep sexual assault under the rug--she's weakened protections for survivors & reduced accountability for colleges. Make your voices heard--Secretary DeVos must withdraw this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Trump-DeVos Draft Proposal to Roll Back Title IX Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2018 DeLauro Condemns DeVos's New Campus Sexual Misconduct Rules Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 16, 2018 Scott: Title IX Proposal Would Be "Damaging Setback" for Efforts to Prevent Campus Sexual Misconduct Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Rice - Provide Tuition Assistance Benefits Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 16, 2018 CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT: DeVos and Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors; New Proposal Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on DeVos Proposal to Gut Campus Sexual Assault Protections Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's new #TitleIX rule will make it easier for schools to shirk their responsibility and once again sweep campus sexual assault under the rug. Here's what the rule does" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's new rules will: weaken protections for survivors allow some colleges to exempt themselves from #TitleIX obligations I stand with survivors across the country in fighting against this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Every woman, man, mom, dad, and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault should make their voices heard and demand that @BetsyDeVosED withdraw this proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: Title IX Proposal Would Be "Damaging Setback" for Efforts to Prevent Campus Sexual Misconduct Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "For those of us who have seen President Trump and this Administration attack and undermine women, their health care, their rights, and their well-being over and over--@BetsyDeVosED's new Title IX rule is deeply disappointing, but far from surprising." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Senator Murray: New Proposal Would Weaken Campus Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn, Secretary DeVos and President Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner on Trump Administration's Proposal to Rewrite Guidelines on Campus Sexual Assault Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "As a recipient of federal student aid myself, I know first-hand the doors higher education can open. I will keep fighting to make college more affordable for students & families in WA and across the country. #Thankful4Pell" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 National Apprenticeship Week Rep. Virginia Foxx
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Students at 145 closed schools in Illinois are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Sec. DeVos must immediately provide this federal student debt relief to eligible students instead of dragging her feet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Mayor Emanuel, And City Colleges Announce Federal Perkins Act Funding To Support Ongoing Modernization Of Career And Technical Education Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Address Student Veteran GI Bill Benefit Delays Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil's 12th Year Campaign, which will help students in WA fill out #FAFSA forms to help fund their higher education and workforce training goals--and help them have the knowledge to change the world. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy De Vos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Blast DeVos for Deeply Flawed Rulemaking Process That Could Weaken Key Protections for Students Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2018 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep. Gil Cisneros
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Discharge All Existing and Future Parent PLUS Loans Taken out On Behalf of Permanently Disabled Students Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Reverse Changes to College Scorecard Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Committee Discusses First Amendment Rights on College Campuses Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 24, 2018 Wittman Holds Two CTE Symposiums Rep. Rob Wittman
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Release Documents Used in Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Time & time again, Sec. @BetsyDeVosED has: - NOT put students who have been defrauded ahead of lobbyists - NOT stood by students & stopped for-profit colleges from padding their pockets - NOT protected students from predatory career training programs" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Millions through FY19 "Minibus' Appropriations Bill Rep. Henry Cuellar
Date Title Politician
Dec. 6, 2018 Murphy Elected Chair of Future Forum for the 116th Congress Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Maryland Delegation Urges University System of Maryland to Ensure Health, Safety of Every Student Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Hold Student Loan Companies Accountable, Increase Transparency to Ensure Companies Are Following the Law Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 5, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Education Corporation of America Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 4, 2018 New Legislation Aims to Bolster Cybersecurity Education Among Skilled Trades Rep.GT Thompson, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "Dept. of Ed OIG: For-profit colleges represent a disproportionate risk to students and taxpayers in higher education." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful to @SenatorHassan, our friends at @endrapeoncampus & @knowyourIX & the brave sexual assault survivors who joined me to make our voices heard against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rules that will once again sweep sexual assault on college campuses under the rug. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Durbin Echoes Department Of Education Inspector General's Alarm On For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "It's up to us to fight back against @BetsyDeVosED's #TitleIX rule that will: - sweep the scourge of sexual assault under the rug - weaken protections for students & survivors - let colleges & universities off the hook in keeping students safe #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to Brian Kelly, Editor of US News & World Report - Lawmakers Urge U.S. News to Consider a School's Role in Spurring Social Mobility in 2020 College Rankings Sen.Brian Schatz, ...
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - "No student should be stopped from going to college just because they can't afford it. It's great to see Seattle leading the way with Seattle Promise--a program that will allow students to go to community college tuition free." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors felt that they had nowhere to turn. We can't let that happen--it's time to make our voices heard. Demand that Sec. DeVos rescind this rule immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018 Warner Meets with Virginia University Presidents Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 30, 2018 Capito, Peters Introduce Bill to Help Communities Attract Workers and Alleviate Student Loan Debt Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Rep. Chu Introduces DIPLOMA Act to Promote Academic and Community Services in Public Schools Rep.Judy Chu
Nov. 30, 2018 Cardin, Wicker Seek to Protect Tuition Reimbursement for Dental Instructors to Reduce Nationwide Shortage of Dentists Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 DeLauro Statement on VA Refusal to Repay Underpaid GI Bill Benefits Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Time and time again, I urged Secretary @BetsyDeVosED and @usedgov to provide relief to students who were cheated by predatory for-profit colleges in WA. I'm going to keep doing everything I can in Congress to support the needs of students." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - ".@SenatorHassan, @endrapeoncampus, & brave sexual assault survivors joined me yesterday to represent the voices of students, women, men & survivors & to say this loud & clear: @BetsyDeVosED needs to listen to survivors & withdraw her #TitleIX proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to stand with women and survivors in fighting back against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's proposed #TitleIX rules, and I call on every woman, man, mom, dad and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault to make your voices heard. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosEd's proposed #TitleIX rule will return us to a time when sexual assault survivors were ignored and felt like they had nowhere to turn. #HandsOffIX Make your voice heard in fighting against this harmful proposal" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Joined by Advocates and Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault, Senator Murray Urges Education Secretary DeVos to Withdraw Title IX Rule, Encourages Students and Survivors to Continue Making Their Voices Heard Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "This is big news and a major win for students that were defrauded by ITT Tech. Secretary DeVos must now provide immediate complete federal Borrower Defense discharges to ITT Tech students:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018 Some Chinese students are spying and stealing Sen.John Kennedy
Nov. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Protecting predatory for-profit colleges - and deadbeat accreditors - over students and taxpayers is irresponsible. They only care about their own bottom lines." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Murray Statement on DeVos Decision to Reinstate Controversial For-Profit College Accreditor Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 21, 2018 Rep. Takano Slams DeVos Decision to Recognize ACICS Rep.Mark Takano
Nov. 21, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Addresses Military Pilot Shortages through FY19 Appropriations Bill Rep.Henry Cuellar
Nov. 21, 2018 Tweet - "What does the Trump-DeVos Department of Education and deadbeat accreditor ACICS have in common? They both protect and enable predatory for-profit colleges that defraud students and cheat taxpayers out of millions. Today's decision isn't surprising but it's still outrageous." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2018 Scott Statement on Decision to Recognize ACICS Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 19, 2018 Kuster, Hassan Join Survivor Advocates to Highlight Negative Impact of DeVos Rollback of Title IX Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The cost of college goes far beyond tuition. We need to address the full cost of college including housing, food, text books, child care, and transportation." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - "It's far from surprising that President Trump and @BetsyDeVosED are undermining women with new rules for campus sexual assault and harassment. But survivors across the country are fighting back and I stand with them. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has taken a step that will once again sweep sexual assault under the rug--she's weakened protections for survivors & reduced accountability for colleges. Make your voices heard--Secretary DeVos must withdraw this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2018 Pelosi Statement on Trump-DeVos Draft Proposal to Roll Back Title IX Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 16, 2018 DeLauro Condemns DeVos's New Campus Sexual Misconduct Rules Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Nov. 16, 2018 Scott: Title IX Proposal Would Be "Damaging Setback" for Efforts to Prevent Campus Sexual Misconduct Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Rice - Provide Tuition Assistance Benefits Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 16, 2018 CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT: DeVos and Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors; New Proposal Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Blumenthal Statement on DeVos Proposal to Gut Campus Sexual Assault Protections Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's new #TitleIX rule will make it easier for schools to shirk their responsibility and once again sweep campus sexual assault under the rug. Here's what the rule does" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's new rules will: weaken protections for survivors allow some colleges to exempt themselves from #TitleIX obligations I stand with survivors across the country in fighting against this proposal. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Every woman, man, mom, dad, and anyone else who cares about campus safety and preventing sexual assault should make their voices heard and demand that @BetsyDeVosED withdraw this proposal immediately. #HandsOffIX" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: Title IX Proposal Would Be "Damaging Setback" for Efforts to Prevent Campus Sexual Misconduct Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 16, 2018 Tweet - "For those of us who have seen President Trump and this Administration attack and undermine women, their health care, their rights, and their well-being over and over--@BetsyDeVosED's new Title IX rule is deeply disappointing, but far from surprising." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Senator Murray: New Proposal Would Weaken Campus Sexual Assault Protections and Needs to Be Withdrawn, Secretary DeVos and President Trump Ignoring Women and Survivors Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 16, 2018 Warner on Trump Administration's Proposal to Rewrite Guidelines on Campus Sexual Assault Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 15, 2018 Tweet - "As a recipient of federal student aid myself, I know first-hand the doors higher education can open. I will keep fighting to make college more affordable for students & families in WA and across the country. #Thankful4Pell" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2018 National Apprenticeship Week Rep.Virginia Foxx
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Students at 145 closed schools in Illinois are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Sec. DeVos must immediately provide this federal student debt relief to eligible students instead of dragging her feet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Mayor Emanuel, And City Colleges Announce Federal Perkins Act Funding To Support Ongoing Modernization Of Career And Technical Education Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "The #FAFSA is more than a form--it's a gateway to incredible opportunities. From high school seniors who want to change the world, to adults who want to attain new skills, federal aid & the #WASFA open doors for students & families in WA & nationwide." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2018 Tweet - "WA ranked 48 out of the 50 states & DC for students filling out the #FAFSA to get financial aid. Last year WA HS seniors left up to $50M on the table. Let's change that--get the word out that a high quality, affordable education may be one form away." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Address Student Veteran GI Bill Benefit Delays Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil's 12th Year Campaign, which will help students in WA fill out #FAFSA forms to help fund their higher education and workforce training goals--and help them have the knowledge to change the world. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy De Vos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Blast DeVos for Deeply Flawed Rulemaking Process That Could Weaken Key Protections for Students Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2018 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep.Gil Cisneros
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Discharge All Existing and Future Parent PLUS Loans Taken out On Behalf of Permanently Disabled Students Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Reverse Changes to College Scorecard Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Oct. 26, 2018 Committee Discusses First Amendment Rights on College Campuses Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 24, 2018 Wittman Holds Two CTE Symposiums Rep.Rob Wittman
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Release Documents Used in Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Time & time again, Sec. @BetsyDeVosED has: - NOT put students who have been defrauded ahead of lobbyists - NOT stood by students & stopped for-profit colleges from padding their pockets - NOT protected students from predatory career training programs" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Millions through FY19 "Minibus' Appropriations Bill Rep.Henry Cuellar
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