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Sept. 10, 2019
Pallone & Neal say illegal sale of Hahnemann University hospital's residency program in Philadelphia cannot stand
Rep. Richard Neal, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of Education Corporation of America and John F. Kennedy, Esq. Reciever - Senator Warren Leads Colleagues Calling on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect from Former Students
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Proposals to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Steil Brings Attention to Rising Costs of Education, Wisconsin Successes at Financial Services Committee Hearing
Rep. Bryan Steil
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Rep. Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on VA decision to break with California agency tasked with cracking down on for-profit schools
Rep. Mark Takano
Sept. 9, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott: Florida's higher education system continues to be best in the nation
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The average cost of college tuition in: Denmark: $0 / year Finland: $0 / year Germany: $0 / year Norway: $0 /year Poland: $0 / year Sweden: $0 / year United States: $8,202 / year College for All is not an impossible idea."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sept. 5, 2019
As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in Rochester-Finger Lakes region threatening to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Monroe county
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
GAO Report Reveals Education Department's Failure to Implement Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Many former ITT Tech students are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Today, @SenWarren, @SenBlumenthal, @SenSherrodBrown and I called on @BetsyDevosED to grant full discharges without delay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Dem Senators Press Devos To Provide Automatic Closed School Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Freshman Colleagues in Urging House Committee Chairs to be Fiscally Responsible; Abide by Pay-As-You-Go Rules
Rep. Sharice Davids
Sept. 4, 2019
Sen. Cramer and NASA Administrator Tour UND Space Program
Sen. Kevin Cramer
Sept. 4, 2019
Following Hirono & Schatz Advocacy, Secretary of the Navy Approves Creation of Naval ROTC at UH Manoa
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sept. 3, 2019
Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University
Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 3, 2019
Murray Statement on DeVos Rule to Block Debt Relief for Cheated Students: "A Devastating Blow"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2019
Tweet - "This rule is another Trump-DeVos giveaway to their for-profit college cronies at the expense of defrauded student borrowers. It's time for Congress to stand up for students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
Durbin Statement On Devos Rule Gutting Student Loan Borrower Defense
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
The Washington Examiner - Sen. Grassley Op-Ed: Tackle student loan debt's underlying causes
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 30, 2019
Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Borrowers Defense Rule
Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "My Student Loan Debt Relief Act with @SenWarren would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans--providing debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirely for 75% of borrowers."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Cameron, Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown and Murray Demand Answers From New CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2019
Senator Collins Meets with UMaine Presque Isle Upward Bound Students in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 27, 2019
Journal & Courier - Senator Braun on Purdue's Mitch Daniels: 'The Henry Ford of higher ed'
Sen. Todd Young
Aug. 23, 2019
Rep. Takano and Rep. Shalala Introduce the Student and Taxpayer Protection Act to Reinstate Gainful Employment Rule
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Aug. 23, 2019
South Jersey Higher Education Leaders & Students Join Norcross to Discuss College Affordability, Accessibility & Workforce Training
Rep. Donald Norcross
Aug. 22, 2019
After Advocacy from King and Collins, Two Maine Projects Receive Funding for Mass Timber Construction
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 22, 2019
After Years of Pressure, Senator Murray Applauds Trump Administration Finally Implementing Automatic Student Debt Relief to Veterans With Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
Rep. Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2019
Waters Statement on CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Announcement
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 21, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
Rep. Mark Takano
Aug. 19, 2019
San Antonio Express-News - Texas is a Model for Making College Affordable, Accessible
Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 17, 2019
Gov. Justice pledges $1 million to Bluefield State College facilities including first on-campus housing complex in 50 years
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 15, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Gov. Justice: Wheeling University "not closing on my watch"
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 14, 2019
Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 13, 2019
UPDATE - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 13, 2019
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
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Hill on Workforce Enhancement: How We Grow Our Workforce and Expand Its Effectiveness
Rep. James Hill
Aug. 12, 2019
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
Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 9, 2019
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
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 7, 2019
Bergman, Rice Introduce GI Bill Planning Act
Rep. Jack Bergman, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
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."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019
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
Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
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
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bill to Expand Education for Minnesotans
Rep. Angie Craig
Aug. 2, 2019
Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Becomes Law
Sen. John Cornyn
Aug. 2, 2019
Support Grows for Murphy's Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls for Colleges to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
Sen. Chris Murphy
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 10, 2019
Pallone & Neal say illegal sale of Hahnemann University hospital's residency program in Philadelphia cannot stand
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to Stu Reed, President and CEO of Education Corporation of America and John F. Kennedy, Esq. Reciever - Senator Warren Leads Colleagues Calling on Defunct For-Profit College Education Corporation of America to Stop Attempts to Collect from Former Students
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 10, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott Announces Proposals to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Steil Brings Attention to Rising Costs of Education, Wisconsin Successes at Financial Services Committee Hearing
Rep.Bryan Steil
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Financial Services Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Waters, Hearing on the Student Loan Debt Crisis
Rep.Maxine Waters
Sept. 10, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on VA decision to break with California agency tasked with cracking down on for-profit schools
Rep.Mark Takano
Sept. 9, 2019
Sen. Rick Scott: Florida's higher education system continues to be best in the nation
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The average cost of college tuition in: Denmark: $0 / year Finland: $0 / year Germany: $0 / year Norway: $0 /year Poland: $0 / year Sweden: $0 / year United States: $8,202 / year College for All is not an impossible idea."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Sept. 5, 2019
As students head back to school, Schumer rings the bell on intensifying teacher shortage in Rochester-Finger Lakes region threatening to restrict schools & impede access to quality education; senator launches major two-pronged plan to boost teacher recruitment in Monroe county
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
GAO Report Reveals Education Department's Failure to Implement Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Many former ITT Tech students are now eligible for automatic closed school discharges. Today, @SenWarren, @SenBlumenthal, @SenSherrodBrown and I called on @BetsyDevosED to grant full discharges without delay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Dem Senators Press Devos To Provide Automatic Closed School Discharges To Former ITT Tech Students
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Rep. Sharice Davids Leads Freshman Colleagues in Urging House Committee Chairs to be Fiscally Responsible; Abide by Pay-As-You-Go Rules
Rep.Sharice Davids
Sept. 4, 2019
Sen. Cramer and NASA Administrator Tour UND Space Program
Sen.Kevin Cramer
Sept. 4, 2019
Following Hirono & Schatz Advocacy, Secretary of the Navy Approves Creation of Naval ROTC at UH Manoa
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Sept. 3, 2019
Congressman Neguse Announces $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant to Support STEM Students at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University
Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 3, 2019
Murray Statement on DeVos Rule to Block Debt Relief for Cheated Students: "A Devastating Blow"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2019
Tweet - "This rule is another Trump-DeVos giveaway to their for-profit college cronies at the expense of defrauded student borrowers. It's time for Congress to stand up for students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
Durbin Statement On Devos Rule Gutting Student Loan Borrower Defense
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2019
The Washington Examiner - Sen. Grassley Op-Ed: Tackle student loan debt's underlying causes
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 30, 2019
Scott Statement on Department of Education's Final Borrowers Defense Rule
Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 29, 2019
Tweet - "My Student Loan Debt Relief Act with @SenWarren would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans--providing debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirely for 75% of borrowers."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Cameron, Student Loan Ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown and Murray Demand Answers From New CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 27, 2019
Senator Collins Meets with UMaine Presque Isle Upward Bound Students in Washington, D.C.
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 27, 2019
Journal & Courier - Senator Braun on Purdue's Mitch Daniels: 'The Henry Ford of higher ed'
Sen.Todd Young
Aug. 23, 2019
Rep. Takano and Rep. Shalala Introduce the Student and Taxpayer Protection Act to Reinstate Gainful Employment Rule
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Aug. 23, 2019
South Jersey Higher Education Leaders & Students Join Norcross to Discuss College Affordability, Accessibility & Workforce Training
Rep.Donald Norcross
Aug. 22, 2019
After Advocacy from King and Collins, Two Maine Projects Receive Funding for Mass Timber Construction
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 22, 2019
After Years of Pressure, Senator Murray Applauds Trump Administration Finally Implementing Automatic Student Debt Relief to Veterans With Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 21, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
Rep.Paul Tonko
Aug. 21, 2019
Waters Statement on CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Announcement
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 21, 2019
Chairman Takano statement on president Trump action eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans
Rep.Mark Takano
Aug. 19, 2019
San Antonio Express-News - Texas is a Model for Making College Affordable, Accessible
Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 17, 2019
Gov. Justice pledges $1 million to Bluefield State College facilities including first on-campus housing complex in 50 years
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 15, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Gov. Justice: Wheeling University "not closing on my watch"
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 14, 2019
Van Hollen,Cardin, and Cummings announce $150,000 for Morgan State University
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer announce $1.1 million to boost STEM education at University of Maryland, college park
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 13, 2019
UPDATE - Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 13, 2019
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
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Hill on Workforce Enhancement: How We Grow Our Workforce and Expand Its Effectiveness
Rep.James Hill
Aug. 12, 2019
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
Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 9, 2019
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
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 7, 2019
Bergman, Rice Introduce GI Bill Planning Act
Rep.Jack Bergman, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
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."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019
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
Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
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
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Leads Bill to Expand Education for Minnesotans
Rep.Angie Craig
Aug. 2, 2019
Cornyn Bill to Broaden GI Benefits for Veterans in STEM Fields Becomes Law
Sen.John Cornyn
Aug. 2, 2019
Support Grows for Murphy's Second "madness, Inc." Report, Calls for Colleges to Provide Athletes the Education They Deserve
Sen.Chris Murphy
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