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Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs are all about providing opportunities to our students who might not get them anywhere else, and preparing them so that when they graduate, they are just as qualified, if not more, as any other student in the same profession. #FUTUREAct #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2019
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019
Westerman Announces Nominations to Military Academies
Rep. Bruce Westerman
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Senator Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2019
Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies
Rep. Jared Golden
Dec. 13, 2019
Collins, Reed Introduce Legislation to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2019
Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 13, 2019
Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations
Sen. Steve Daines
Dec. 12, 2019
Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019
Rep. Adams' Statement on House Passage of the FUTURE Act
Rep. Alma Adams
Dec. 12, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee: "Betsy DeVos Is More Concerned with Protecting For-Profit Schools than Helping Students Succeed'
Rep. Susie Lee
Dec. 12, 2019
Reed, Collins Intro PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Durbin: For Defrauded Student Borrowers, Secretary DeVos Is Secretary Scrooge
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "For student borrowers defrauded by #4profit colleges, @BetsyDeVosED is Secretary Scrooge this holiday season. Instead of celebrating with family, these defrauded students are desperately waiting on the relief they are entitled to under law. What is she waiting for?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "After learning that her school--the IL Institute of Art-Chicago--was no longer accredited, despite company ads continuing to say it was, Keishana was left buried in student loan debt & worthless credits. Because of Sec. Betsy DeVos, she's still waiting for the relief she deserves."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019
Rep. Takano Statement on Department of Education's New Formula that Shortchanges Borrowers Defrauded by their Colleges
Rep. Mark Takano
Dec. 11, 2019
Sen. Coons' bipartisan deal, backed by Sen. Carper, to permanently fund DSU and other HBCUs, headed to the President's desk to become law
Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Senators Lankford, Rosen Statements on Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen. James Lankford, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Sen. Cramer Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Dec. 11, 2019
Rep. Dean's Bills to Fix Student Loans Advance in House
Rep. Madeleine Dean
Dec. 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On DeVos' New Proposed Methodology For Denying Full Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "This latest scheme by Secretary Betsy DeVos to penalize student borrowers is an outrage. The Department refuses to use Gainful Employment data to hold poor performing programs accountable, but is willing to use it to punish defrauded borrowers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019
Senator Murray Statement on Betsy DeVos' Newly Announced Borrower Defense Relief "Methodology"
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019
Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019
Scott Praises Passage Of FUTURE Act
Rep. Bobby Scott
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Cisneros Supports Legislation To Invest In STEM Education
Rep. Gil Cisneros
Dec. 10, 2019
Slotkin, Pressley, Speier, Kuster Introduce Bill to Prevent Secretary DeVos From Rolling Back Title IX Survivor Protections
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
House to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving BillionsHouse to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving Billions
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Cisneros Calls for Greater Diversity in Armed Forces
Rep. Gil Cisneros
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs and MSIs generate billions of dollars for the U.S. economy every year and provide pathways to success for millions of students across the country. The FUTURE Act is vital to the future of these students and the students after them. We must fund them now. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
Sen. Angus King, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
House Passes DelBene's Bicameral, Bipartisan FAFSA Act to Help Students Attend and Pay for College
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "I'm so proud the Senate & House passed the FUTURE Act for HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions President Trump must sign it now so that Minority-Serving Institutions in New York across the country have the resources they need to continue serving our next generations of leaders"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019
Congressman Smith Statement on the Introduction of the Safety Net Health Plan Employee Student Loan Forgiveness Fairness Act
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Hill Celebrates Passage of Bill to Permanently Fund Arkansas's HBCUs
Rep. James Hill
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As a proud @SCState1896 graduate, I know HBCUs and MSIs play an important role in educating millions of students nationwide. I'm pleased that Congress was able to come together to permanently authorize funding to support these historic institutions. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Harder, VA Committee Chair Demand Answers After DeVos Bungles Disabled Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
Dec. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to the members of my Service Academy selection committee who meet in Springfield each year to sort through the applications and put forth strong nominees for each branch of our nation's military."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Klobuchar, Smith Urge Department of Education to Address Loan Forgiveness for Defrauded Borrowers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Simplify the FAFSA, Improve Access to Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plans, and Support Tribal Colleges and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Spanberger, Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Virginia Students to Use 529 Savings Accounts to Pay for Training & Credentialing Programs
Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Manchin, Capito bill passes Senate to permanently renew federal funding for HBCUs and minority-serving schools
Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Romney, Murphy Announce Bipartisan Working Group on Student Athlete Compensation & Related Issues
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Menendez, Booker Applaud Renewed Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Cornyn Votes to Permanently Fund HBCUs, Minority Serving Institutions
Sen. John Cornyn
Dec. 5, 2019
Reed Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Fund HBCUs & Simplify Student Aid Process
Sen. Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs are all about providing opportunities to our students who might not get them anywhere else, and preparing them so that when they graduate, they are just as qualified, if not more, as any other student in the same profession. #FUTUREAct #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 16, 2019
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019
Westerman Announces Nominations to Military Academies
Rep.Bruce Westerman
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Bennet, Duckworth, Gardner To DeVos: Extend Closed School Discharge Eligibility For Illinois, Colorado Students
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Senator Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2019
Golden Nominates 12 Mainers for Service Academies
Rep.Jared Golden
Dec. 13, 2019
Collins, Reed Introduce Legislation to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 13, 2019
Under Questioning From Underwood, Devos Leaves Doubt that All Defrauded Students' Credit Reports Have Been Fixed
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 13, 2019
Daines Announces All 2019 Montana Student U. S. Military Academy Nominations
Sen.Steve Daines
Dec. 12, 2019
Senator Tim Scott Secures Another Win for HBCUs
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 12, 2019
Rep. Adams' Statement on House Passage of the FUTURE Act
Rep.Alma Adams
Dec. 12, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee: "Betsy DeVos Is More Concerned with Protecting For-Profit Schools than Helping Students Succeed'
Rep.Susie Lee
Dec. 12, 2019
Reed, Collins Intro PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Durbin: For Defrauded Student Borrowers, Secretary DeVos Is Secretary Scrooge
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "For student borrowers defrauded by #4profit colleges, @BetsyDeVosED is Secretary Scrooge this holiday season. Instead of celebrating with family, these defrauded students are desperately waiting on the relief they are entitled to under law. What is she waiting for?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - "After learning that her school--the IL Institute of Art-Chicago--was no longer accredited, despite company ads continuing to say it was, Keishana was left buried in student loan debt & worthless credits. Because of Sec. Betsy DeVos, she's still waiting for the relief she deserves."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019
Rep. Takano Statement on Department of Education's New Formula that Shortchanges Borrowers Defrauded by their Colleges
Rep.Mark Takano
Dec. 11, 2019
Sen. Coons' bipartisan deal, backed by Sen. Carper, to permanently fund DSU and other HBCUs, headed to the President's desk to become law
Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Senators Lankford, Rosen Statements on Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen.James Lankford, ...
Dec. 11, 2019
Sen. Cramer Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Dec. 11, 2019
Rep. Dean's Bills to Fix Student Loans Advance in House
Rep.Madeleine Dean
Dec. 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On DeVos' New Proposed Methodology For Denying Full Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - "This latest scheme by Secretary Betsy DeVos to penalize student borrowers is an outrage. The Department refuses to use Gainful Employment data to hold poor performing programs accountable, but is willing to use it to punish defrauded borrowers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2019
Senator Murray Statement on Betsy DeVos' Newly Announced Borrower Defense Relief "Methodology"
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019
Murray Praises Final Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Fund HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2019
Scott Praises Passage Of FUTURE Act
Rep.Bobby Scott
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Cisneros Supports Legislation To Invest In STEM Education
Rep.Gil Cisneros
Dec. 10, 2019
Slotkin, Pressley, Speier, Kuster Introduce Bill to Prevent Secretary DeVos From Rolling Back Title IX Survivor Protections
Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
House to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving BillionsHouse to Pass Provisions of Doggett Student Aid Simplification Act: Increasing Student Access to Aid, Simplifying Process, & Saving Billions
Rep.Lloyd Doggett
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Cisneros Calls for Greater Diversity in Armed Forces
Rep.Gil Cisneros
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "HBCUs and MSIs generate billions of dollars for the U.S. economy every year and provide pathways to success for millions of students across the country. The FUTURE Act is vital to the future of these students and the students after them. We must fund them now. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 10, 2019
Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies
Sen.Angus King, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
House Passes DelBene's Bicameral, Bipartisan FAFSA Act to Help Students Attend and Pay for College
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "I'm so proud the Senate & House passed the FUTURE Act for HBCUs & Minority-Serving Institutions President Trump must sign it now so that Minority-Serving Institutions in New York across the country have the resources they need to continue serving our next generations of leaders"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2019
Congressman Smith Statement on the Introduction of the Safety Net Health Plan Employee Student Loan Forgiveness Fairness Act
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Rep. Hill Celebrates Passage of Bill to Permanently Fund Arkansas's HBCUs
Rep.James Hill
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As a proud @SCState1896 graduate, I know HBCUs and MSIs play an important role in educating millions of students nationwide. I'm pleased that Congress was able to come together to permanently authorize funding to support these historic institutions. #ForTheFUTURE"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Harder, VA Committee Chair Demand Answers After DeVos Bungles Disabled Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
Dec. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to the members of my Service Academy selection committee who meet in Springfield each year to sort through the applications and put forth strong nominees for each branch of our nation's military."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Klobuchar, Smith Urge Department of Education to Address Loan Forgiveness for Defrauded Borrowers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Klobuchar, Smith Laud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Simplify the FAFSA, Improve Access to Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plans, and Support Tribal Colleges and Other Minority-Serving Institutions
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Spanberger, Wittman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Virginia Students to Use 529 Savings Accounts to Pay for Training & Credentialing Programs
Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
Dec. 6, 2019
Manchin, Capito bill passes Senate to permanently renew federal funding for HBCUs and minority-serving schools
Sen.Shelley Capito, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Romney, Murphy Announce Bipartisan Working Group on Student Athlete Compensation & Related Issues
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Menendez, Booker Applaud Renewed Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Cornyn Votes to Permanently Fund HBCUs, Minority Serving Institutions
Sen.John Cornyn
Dec. 5, 2019
Reed Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Fund HBCUs & Simplify Student Aid Process
Sen.Jack Reed
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
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