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Politician
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans voted to confirm controversial Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi for a lifetime appointment to serve on the nation's second highest court. Every Senate Democrat voted no. Here's why:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Adams Calls on Leadership to Support FUTURE Act
Rep. Alma Adams
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Nomination of Steven J. Menashi
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 12, 2019
Gi Bill Planning Act of 2019
Rep. Mark Takano
Nov. 12, 2019
Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans
Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department, and MG Mark Brown, COO of the Office of Federal Student Aid - Senator Warren and Majority Whip Clyburn Question DeVos Over Resignation of Top Student Loan Advisor
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 12, 2019
Gi Bill Planning Act of 2019
Rep. Jack Bergman
Nov. 12, 2019
Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Kids' Chance Awareness Week in West Virginia
Sen. Jim Justice
Nov. 12, 2019
Hoeven Nominates Six Students to Military Academies
Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 12, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran Protection Act Passes House
Rep. Susie Lee
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep. Mark Takano
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi told me in writing: "I am proud of my work at the Department of Education and of the legal advice that I provided." His legal advice was to deny student loan relief to students who'd been cheated by for-profit colleges and to misuse private data to do it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi played a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges That fact that President Trump is rewarding him with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench is appalling"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Durbin To Devos: Illinois Institute Of Art Students Deserve Full Loan Discharges After Accreditation Misrepresentation By Dream Center
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi concocted a plan to illegally use the private Social Security data of defrauded student borrowers to deny them debt forgiveness after they were preyed upon by for-profit schools This is someone Pres. Trump wants us to make a federal judge?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Tim Kaine
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Let me repeat: Steven Menashi concocted a plan to illegally use the private Social Security data of defrauded student borrowers to deny them debt forgiveness after they were preyed upon by for-profit schools His nomination to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is an embarrassment"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FUTUREAct has already passed the House and is ready to pass through the Senate--if Leader McConnell will let us hold a vote. This funding is essential to the futures of our nation's proud HBCU's and MSI's, including in IL. We must not let them down. #FUTUREActNow"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Horace Mann once said: "Education--beyond all other devices of human origin--is the great equalizer' For education For the American dream We must pass the #FUTUREAct to renew critical funding for minority-serving institutions It can't wait in Sen. McConnell legislative graveyard!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "A judge is supposed to uphold and interpret the law, have a reverence for the law. Not someone who schemes to break it. Steven Menashi's nomination is an embarrassment and an insult to millions of hardworking Americans saddled by student debt."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
NM Delegation Announces Funding for Arrowhead Center for Tribal Businesses, Entrepreneurship Hands-On Support through NMSU and Navajo Technical University
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the #FUTUREAct in September--it is now November and the Senate has yet to vote. We owe it to these schools--and their students--to not let this legislation fall victim to Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. #FUTUREActNow"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Why are you just letting the #FUTUREAct sit in your legislative graveyard? The bipartisan bill will renew critical funding for HBCUs and minority-serving institutions. It passed the House 50 days ago! It's time to vote. Now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019
Rep. Norma Torres Announces Legislation Protecting Students' Basic Rights
Rep. Norma Torres
Nov. 6, 2019
Warner Joins Colleagues in Urging Swift Senate Passage to Renew Funding for Virginia's HBCUs
Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Always happy to host @UofILSystem President's Executive Leadership Program Fellows, a bright and inspiring group, in Washington. Thank you all for your thoughtful questions on research funding and mitigating student debt."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Yet another bill dies in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The #FUTUREAct would restore much-needed funding & certainty to our nation's HBCU's & MSI's. The Senate has a chance prove that we recognize the importance of these institutions--we must pass the #FUTUREActNow."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Cosponsors the Basic Act to Help College Students Afford Basic Needs
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "While @EdLaborCmte investigates reports that the @usedgov made $10.7 million in improper taxpayer-funding payments to Dream Center Education Holdings, @BetsyDeVosEd continues to impede Congress from getting the full picture of what happened."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019
Adams Statement on the Advancement of The College Affordability Act
Rep. Alma Adams
Nov. 1, 2019
Hayes-Led College Affordability Act Passes Education & Labor Committee
Rep. Jahana Hayes
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos to Testify About Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2019
Rep. Cline statement on College Affordability Act
Rep. Ben Cline
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call On Devos To Immediately Cooperate With Investigation Into Department's Role In Dream Center Accreditation Misrepresentation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Murphy amendment passes unanimously in Higher Education Act markup
Rep. Greg Murphy
Oct. 31, 2019
Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable Advances to House Floor
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Democrats Pass the College #unAffordability Act at the Expense of Students
Rep. Virginia Foxx
Oct. 31, 2019
Congressman Panetta Secures Key Legislative Provisions in the College Affordability Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 31, 2019
Harder Scores Huge Wins in Best-Ever Education Bill for the Central Valley
Rep. Josh Harder
Oct. 31, 2019
Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote To Approve The College Affordability Act
Rep. Joe Courtney
Oct. 31, 2019
Murray Slams DeVos Rule Weakening Higher Education Oversight and Lowering Standards for College Accreditation
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Senate Republicans voted to confirm controversial Trump judicial nominee Steven Menashi for a lifetime appointment to serve on the nation's second highest court. Every Senate Democrat voted no. Here's why:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019
Adams Calls on Leadership to Support FUTURE Act
Rep.Alma Adams
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Mr. Menashi has a troubling record on race, women's equality, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights. He had a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges. His nomination to the federal bench is an insult."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2019
Nomination of Steven J. Menashi
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Nov. 12, 2019
Gi Bill Planning Act of 2019
Rep.Mark Takano
Nov. 12, 2019
Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans
Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep.Gus Bilirakis
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department, and MG Mark Brown, COO of the Office of Federal Student Aid - Senator Warren and Majority Whip Clyburn Question DeVos Over Resignation of Top Student Loan Advisor
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 12, 2019
Gi Bill Planning Act of 2019
Rep.Jack Bergman
Nov. 12, 2019
Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Kids' Chance Awareness Week in West Virginia
Sen.Jim Justice
Nov. 12, 2019
Hoeven Nominates Six Students to Military Academies
Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 12, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee's Bipartisan Student Veteran Protection Act Passes House
Rep.Susie Lee
Nov. 12, 2019
Protect the Gi Bill Act
Rep.Mark Takano
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi told me in writing: "I am proud of my work at the Department of Education and of the legal advice that I provided." His legal advice was to deny student loan relief to students who'd been cheated by for-profit colleges and to misuse private data to do it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi played a leading role in designing an illegal effort to deny debt relief to thousands of students swindled by for-profit colleges That fact that President Trump is rewarding him with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench is appalling"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Durbin To Devos: Illinois Institute Of Art Students Deserve Full Loan Discharges After Accreditation Misrepresentation By Dream Center
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi concocted a plan to illegally use the private Social Security data of defrauded student borrowers to deny them debt forgiveness after they were preyed upon by for-profit schools This is someone Pres. Trump wants us to make a federal judge?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Udall, Heinrich Call For Renewed Funding For NM Minority-Serving Institutions Of Higher Education
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Tim Kaine
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Let me repeat: Steven Menashi concocted a plan to illegally use the private Social Security data of defrauded student borrowers to deny them debt forgiveness after they were preyed upon by for-profit schools His nomination to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is an embarrassment"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FUTUREAct has already passed the House and is ready to pass through the Senate--if Leader McConnell will let us hold a vote. This funding is essential to the futures of our nation's proud HBCU's and MSI's, including in IL. We must not let them down. #FUTUREActNow"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Horace Mann once said: "Education--beyond all other devices of human origin--is the great equalizer' For education For the American dream We must pass the #FUTUREAct to renew critical funding for minority-serving institutions It can't wait in Sen. McConnell legislative graveyard!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "A judge is supposed to uphold and interpret the law, have a reverence for the law. Not someone who schemes to break it. Steven Menashi's nomination is an embarrassment and an insult to millions of hardworking Americans saddled by student debt."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2019
NM Delegation Announces Funding for Arrowhead Center for Tribal Businesses, Entrepreneurship Hands-On Support through NMSU and Navajo Technical University
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the #FUTUREAct in September--it is now November and the Senate has yet to vote. We owe it to these schools--and their students--to not let this legislation fall victim to Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. #FUTUREActNow"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 7, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senator McConnell: Why are you just letting the #FUTUREAct sit in your legislative graveyard? The bipartisan bill will renew critical funding for HBCUs and minority-serving institutions. It passed the House 50 days ago! It's time to vote. Now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 6, 2019
Rep. Norma Torres Announces Legislation Protecting Students' Basic Rights
Rep.Norma Torres
Nov. 6, 2019
Warner Joins Colleagues in Urging Swift Senate Passage to Renew Funding for Virginia's HBCUs
Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Always happy to host @UofILSystem President's Executive Leadership Program Fellows, a bright and inspiring group, in Washington. Thank you all for your thoughtful questions on research funding and mitigating student debt."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Yet another bill dies in Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard. The #FUTUREAct would restore much-needed funding & certainty to our nation's HBCU's & MSI's. The Senate has a chance prove that we recognize the importance of these institutions--we must pass the #FUTUREActNow."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Cosponsors the Basic Act to Help College Students Afford Basic Needs
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Senator Warren Joins Senate Colleagues in New Push to Renew Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "While @EdLaborCmte investigates reports that the @usedgov made $10.7 million in improper taxpayer-funding payments to Dream Center Education Holdings, @BetsyDeVosEd continues to impede Congress from getting the full picture of what happened."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019
Adams Statement on the Advancement of The College Affordability Act
Rep.Alma Adams
Nov. 1, 2019
Hayes-Led College Affordability Act Passes Education & Labor Committee
Rep.Jahana Hayes
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Chairman Scott Threatens to Subpoena Secretary DeVos to Testify About Department's Refusal to Provide Debt Relief to Defrauded Students
Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 1, 2019
Rep. Cline statement on College Affordability Act
Rep.Ben Cline
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Blumenthal, Brown Call On Devos To Immediately Cooperate With Investigation Into Department's Role In Dream Center Accreditation Misrepresentation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Murphy amendment passes unanimously in Higher Education Act markup
Rep.Greg Murphy
Oct. 31, 2019
Bonamici-Sponsored Bill to Make Higher Education More Affordable Advances to House Floor
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019
Scott statement on Department of Education's final accreditation rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 31, 2019
Democrats Pass the College #unAffordability Act at the Expense of Students
Rep.Virginia Foxx
Oct. 31, 2019
Congressman Panetta Secures Key Legislative Provisions in the College Affordability Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 31, 2019
Harder Scores Huge Wins in Best-Ever Education Bill for the Central Valley
Rep.Josh Harder
Oct. 31, 2019
Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote To Approve The College Affordability Act
Rep.Joe Courtney
Oct. 31, 2019
Murray Slams DeVos Rule Weakening Higher Education Oversight and Lowering Standards for College Accreditation
Sen.Patty Murray
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