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Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen. Mark Warner
Oct. 17, 2019 Bonamici, Takano Champion Effort to Connect Food Insecure College Students with SNAP Benefits Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Representative Donna Shalala Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Underwood Proposals to Simplify the Student Loan Application Process, Reduce Barriers to Financial Aid, Strengthen Trio Included in College Affordability Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 16, 2019 15 Hayes Bills, Number Of Top Priorities Included In Higher Education Act Reauthorization Rep. Jahana Hayes
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Expand Innovative Higher Education Model and Help Colorado State University Students Earn a Degree in Less Time at a Lower Cost Rep. Joe Neguse
Oct. 16, 2019 Casten, Davis, and Spanberger Lead Bill to Protect Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep. Lori Trahan
Oct. 16, 2019 Senator Hassan and Representative Neguse Introduce Legislation to Support Innovative Competency-Based Education Programs in Higher Education Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsers Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of Higher Education Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 15, 2019 In Memory of Dr. Cornelius W. Grant Rep. Sanford Bishop
Oct. 15, 2019 Putting Pen to Paper on Student Aid Accessibility: FAFSA Bill Removes Barriers to Funding and Empowers Families with Full Information Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Oct. 15, 2019 Rep. Levin, committee Democrats, unveil legislation to lower the cost of college Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Congratulating Dr. Patrick E.T. Godbey Rep. Buddy Carter
Oct. 15, 2019 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Every time we meet with students & families, we hear the same thing: college is far from being affordable. Now we are putting an end to years of Republican inaction by introducing the #CollegeAffordabilityAct." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Unveiling College Affordability Act Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Putting Pen to Paper on Student Aid Accessibility: FAFSA Bill Removes Barriers to Funding and Empowers Families with Full Information Rep. Lloyd Doggett
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseDemocrats are unveiling the #CollegeAffordabilityAct to protect students & families across the country and put money back in their pockets. Thank you to @RepBobbyScott, whose relentless leadership has made this historic day possible." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Chairman @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Dems for introducing the College Affordability Act today. Far too many students are hindered by the cost of higher ed, and this critically important bill will help expand opportunity and ensure higher ed is in reach for more Americans. https://twitter.com/EdLaborCmte/status/1184127008428711936 …" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019 Gallego's Teacher Diversity Bill Included in Dems' Comprehensive College Affordability Legislation Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Republican Leaders Criticize Democrats' Partisan Higher Education Bill Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The #CollegeAffordabilityAct of 2019 will address future student loan debt by: - Allowing refinancing of loans at lower interest rates - Providing incentives to states for free community college - Permanently authorizing funds for HBCUs & other minority serving institutions" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2019 Norcross Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Committee Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. Susan Johnston, President and CEO of NACUBO - Cleaver Calls on Big College Endowment Reps to Increase Diverse Asset Manager Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Bonamici Leads Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable, Accessible Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 15, 2019 Murphy Statement on Misguided Higher Education Bill Rep. Greg Murphy
Oct. 15, 2019 Modesto Junior College Hispanic Education Conference Rep. Josh Harder
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Students go to college in hopes of improving their future job opportunities and earning potential, however, student loan debt becomes a huge weight that is keeping Americans from achieving success. #CollegeAffordabilityAct" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2019 Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act Rep. Susie Lee, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Committee Report: Education Department Ignored Early Warnings of Problems in Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Scanlon, Omar Introduce Student Borrower Advocate Act Rep. Mary Scanlon
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen. Angus King, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Cameron, Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown and Murray Lay Out Expectations For New CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Sen. Coons leads bipartisan effort to urge Trump Administration to immediately discharge outstanding federal student loans for permanently disabled Americans Sen. Chris Coons
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan - Michigan Representatives to Whitmer: Reconsider veto of tuition assistance for students in need Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDevosEd: Take action now to fix your department's gross mismanagement of temporary expanded public service loan forgiveness The @USGAO found your administration's rejecting 99% of applicants & using only 4% of appropriated funds Unacceptable" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Congresswoman Wilson Introduces the Quality Higher Education Act Rep. Frederica Wilson
Oct. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Calls On Education Secretary DeVos to Stop Plan That Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections, Start Listening to Students' Concerns Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Over 45 million Americans hold student loan debt worth over $1.5 trillion. Join me & @SenWarren this Wednesday at @SCSTATE1896 to hear about our Student Loan Debt Relief Act and how we're working to address this national crisis." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2019 Schumer reveals: As hacks continue to sweep nation & hit right here in Albany, U.S. faces +314k cybersecurity worker shortage; senator launches push for first ever federal program to work with universities, like UAlbany, & local community colleges, train new gen of cyber experts, create good-paying jobs & secure American data Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Rosen co-sponsors bills to boost women and minorities in STEM Sen. Jacky Rosen
Oct. 4, 2019 Representatives Mike Levin and Katie Porter Introduce Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness for VSO Workers Rep. Mike Levin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen.Mark Warner
Oct. 17, 2019 Bonamici, Takano Champion Effort to Connect Food Insecure College Students with SNAP Benefits Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Representative Donna Shalala Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Underwood Proposals to Simplify the Student Loan Application Process, Reduce Barriers to Financial Aid, Strengthen Trio Included in College Affordability Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 16, 2019 15 Hayes Bills, Number Of Top Priorities Included In Higher Education Act Reauthorization Rep.Jahana Hayes
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Expand Innovative Higher Education Model and Help Colorado State University Students Earn a Degree in Less Time at a Lower Cost Rep.Joe Neguse
Oct. 16, 2019 Casten, Davis, and Spanberger Lead Bill to Protect Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep.Lori Trahan
Oct. 16, 2019 Senator Hassan and Representative Neguse Introduce Legislation to Support Innovative Competency-Based Education Programs in Higher Education Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 16, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsers Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of Higher Education Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 15, 2019 In Memory of Dr. Cornelius W. Grant Rep.Sanford Bishop
Oct. 15, 2019 Putting Pen to Paper on Student Aid Accessibility: FAFSA Bill Removes Barriers to Funding and Empowers Families with Full Information Rep.Lloyd Doggett
Oct. 15, 2019 Rep. Levin, committee Democrats, unveil legislation to lower the cost of college Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Congratulating Dr. Patrick E.T. Godbey Rep.Buddy Carter
Oct. 15, 2019 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Every time we meet with students & families, we hear the same thing: college is far from being affordable. Now we are putting an end to years of Republican inaction by introducing the #CollegeAffordabilityAct." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Unveiling College Affordability Act Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Putting Pen to Paper on Student Aid Accessibility: FAFSA Bill Removes Barriers to Funding and Empowers Families with Full Information Rep.Lloyd Doggett
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseDemocrats are unveiling the #CollegeAffordabilityAct to protect students & families across the country and put money back in their pockets. Thank you to @RepBobbyScott, whose relentless leadership has made this historic day possible." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank Chairman @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Dems for introducing the College Affordability Act today. Far too many students are hindered by the cost of higher ed, and this critically important bill will help expand opportunity and ensure higher ed is in reach for more Americans. https://twitter.com/EdLaborCmte/status/1184127008428711936 …" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019 Gallego's Teacher Diversity Bill Included in Dems' Comprehensive College Affordability Legislation Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Republican Leaders Criticize Democrats' Partisan Higher Education Bill Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The #CollegeAffordabilityAct of 2019 will address future student loan debt by: - Allowing refinancing of loans at lower interest rates - Providing incentives to states for free community college - Permanently authorizing funds for HBCUs & other minority serving institutions" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 15, 2019 Norcross Announces Introduction of the College Affordability Act Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Committee Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of College Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. Susan Johnston, President and CEO of NACUBO - Cleaver Calls on Big College Endowment Reps to Increase Diverse Asset Manager Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Bonamici Leads Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable, Accessible Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 15, 2019 Murphy Statement on Misguided Higher Education Bill Rep.Greg Murphy
Oct. 15, 2019 Modesto Junior College Hispanic Education Conference Rep.Josh Harder
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Students go to college in hopes of improving their future job opportunities and earning potential, however, student loan debt becomes a huge weight that is keeping Americans from achieving success. #CollegeAffordabilityAct" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 11, 2019 Representatives Casten, Lee Introduce Pell Grant Sustainability Act Rep.Susie Lee, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Committee Report: Education Department Ignored Early Warnings of Problems in Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Senators Murray and Duckworth Call For Secretary DeVos to Start Supporting Student Parents Following Her Rejection of GAO Recommendations and Undermining Child Care Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 10, 2019 Scanlon, Omar Introduce Student Borrower Advocate Act Rep.Mary Scanlon
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "New York's own Dr. Vanessa Ruta of @RockefellerUniv was just awarded a MacArthur Fellowship from @MacFound! So proud of Dr. Vanessa Ruta and her vital work helping us grow our understanding of the brain. #MacFellow" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Senators Collins, King Join Bipartisan Call for Immediate Discharge of Outstanding Federal Student Loans for Permanently Disabled Americans Sen.Angus King, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED failed to follow a clear court order that prohibited collecting debts from former Corinthian College students. These students were sold a stack of lies by Corinthian and it's unacceptable that they continue to be preyed upon by the Trump-DeVos Dept. of Education." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 9, 2019 Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Cameron, Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown and Murray Lay Out Expectations For New CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "New York couldn't be more proud of SUNY @BinghamtonU's Professor Whittingham for winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on lithium-ion batteries. His work has helped transform our energy capacity in the U.S. and revolutionize our energy economy." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 9, 2019 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Hon. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security - Sen. Coons leads bipartisan effort to urge Trump Administration to immediately discharge outstanding federal student loans for permanently disabled Americans Sen.Chris Coons
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan - Michigan Representatives to Whitmer: Reconsider veto of tuition assistance for students in need Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education - Kaine Calls on DeVos to Fix Mismanagement of TEPSLF Program Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDevosEd: Take action now to fix your department's gross mismanagement of temporary expanded public service loan forgiveness The @USGAO found your administration's rejecting 99% of applicants & using only 4% of appropriated funds Unacceptable" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 8, 2019 Congresswoman Wilson Introduces the Quality Higher Education Act Rep.Frederica Wilson
Oct. 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Calls On Education Secretary DeVos to Stop Plan That Would Weaken Sexual Assault Protections, Start Listening to Students' Concerns Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Over 45 million Americans hold student loan debt worth over $1.5 trillion. Join me & @SenWarren this Wednesday at @SCSTATE1896 to hear about our Student Loan Debt Relief Act and how we're working to address this national crisis." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2019 Schumer reveals: As hacks continue to sweep nation & hit right here in Albany, U.S. faces +314k cybersecurity worker shortage; senator launches push for first ever federal program to work with universities, like UAlbany, & local community colleges, train new gen of cyber experts, create good-paying jobs & secure American data Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 4, 2019 Rosen co-sponsors bills to boost women and minorities in STEM Sen.Jacky Rosen
Oct. 4, 2019 Representatives Mike Levin and Katie Porter Introduce Legislation to Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness for VSO Workers Rep.Mike Levin
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