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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 - "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. 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. 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 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 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep. Gil Cisneros
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 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 - "#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 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 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. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form 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 Letter to Caryn Beck Danley, President of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and India Tips, Interim Executive Director of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Standards - Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Millions through FY19 "Minibus' Appropriations Bill Rep. Henry Cuellar
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An ALARMING number of borrowers working in public service have been denied loan forgiveness--even after dedicating 10 or more years of their lives to help their communities in return for student debt relief. This is absolutely unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to Ms. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner, SSA - Provide Data Needed For Gainful Employment Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From members of our military to teachers to social workers, our country's most honorable public servants uphold their commitments to the government. The government should do the same by accurately counting their student loan payments--plain & simple." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The courts made it clear yesterday, @BetsyDevosEd must put students who were defrauded and cheated ahead of lobbyists and shady for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics--it's now on her to do the right thing & start discharging loans for students who were cheated & defrauded." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics, and debt relief to students left in the lurch by Corinthian and other collapsed predatory colleges must begin immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Congresswoman Waters Applauds Students' Victory in Borrower Defense Ruling Rep. Maxine Waters
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I join my @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats colleagues in demanding oversight of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our country's most dedicated public servants are upholding their commitment to service & our federal government should do the same." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos & Pres. Trump have done everything in their power to deny defrauded former for-profit college students federal student debt relief. Finally, the courts have stepped in to stop the stalling on borrower defense. Sec DeVos must expeditiously implement & enforce it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The draft proposal I saw would weaken protections for women and make sexual assault on campus more likely. That's a fact and no amount of name-calling will change it. But you still have a chance to fix this as you hear from women, students, and others, and I hope you do -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Durbin Calls On Secretary Devos To Implement & Enforce Obama-Era Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Court Ruling in Borrower Defense Lawsuit Rep. Bobby Scott
Oct. 16, 2018 Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Court Decision Regarding Borrowers' Defense Rule Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Bonamici Applauds Court Decision on Student Debt Relief Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 16, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Implementation of New Protection for Defrauded Students Despite Attempted Delay From Secretary DeVos Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Democratic Women's Working Group Calls for Department of Education to Fully Engage With Campus Survivors Rep. Lois Frankel, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Promote Innovation in Higher Ed Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Bill to Promote Innovation in Higher Education Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's time for @usedgov to fully discharge federal student debt of defrauded Corinthian borrowers once and for all. Sec DeVos has ignored tens of thousands of defrauded Corinthian students seeking discharges of their debt, or shortchanged them with partial relief #CancelCorinthian" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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 - "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. 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. 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 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 Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Gil Cisneros in "My Friend' Ad Rep.Gil Cisneros
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 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 - "#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 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 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. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form 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 Letter to Caryn Beck Danley, President of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and India Tips, Interim Executive Director of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Standards - Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Millions through FY19 "Minibus' Appropriations Bill Rep.Henry Cuellar
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An ALARMING number of borrowers working in public service have been denied loan forgiveness--even after dedicating 10 or more years of their lives to help their communities in return for student debt relief. This is absolutely unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to Ms. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner, SSA - Provide Data Needed For Gainful Employment Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From members of our military to teachers to social workers, our country's most honorable public servants uphold their commitments to the government. The government should do the same by accurately counting their student loan payments--plain & simple." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The courts made it clear yesterday, @BetsyDevosEd must put students who were defrauded and cheated ahead of lobbyists and shady for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics--it's now on her to do the right thing & start discharging loans for students who were cheated & defrauded." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics, and debt relief to students left in the lurch by Corinthian and other collapsed predatory colleges must begin immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Congresswoman Waters Applauds Students' Victory in Borrower Defense Ruling Rep.Maxine Waters
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I join my @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats colleagues in demanding oversight of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our country's most dedicated public servants are upholding their commitment to service & our federal government should do the same." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary DeVos & Pres. Trump have done everything in their power to deny defrauded former for-profit college students federal student debt relief. Finally, the courts have stepped in to stop the stalling on borrower defense. Sec DeVos must expeditiously implement & enforce it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The draft proposal I saw would weaken protections for women and make sexual assault on campus more likely. That's a fact and no amount of name-calling will change it. But you still have a chance to fix this as you hear from women, students, and others, and I hope you do -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Durbin Calls On Secretary Devos To Implement & Enforce Obama-Era Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on Court Ruling in Borrower Defense Lawsuit Rep.Bobby Scott
Oct. 16, 2018 Rep. Mark Takano Statement on Court Decision Regarding Borrowers' Defense Rule Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Bonamici Applauds Court Decision on Student Debt Relief Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 16, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Implementation of New Protection for Defrauded Students Despite Attempted Delay From Secretary DeVos Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Democratic Women's Working Group Calls for Department of Education to Fully Engage With Campus Survivors Rep.Lois Frankel, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Promote Innovation in Higher Ed Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Bill to Promote Innovation in Higher Education Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "It's time for @usedgov to fully discharge federal student debt of defrauded Corinthian borrowers once and for all. Sec DeVos has ignored tens of thousands of defrauded Corinthian students seeking discharges of their debt, or shortchanged them with partial relief #CancelCorinthian" Sen.Dick Durbin
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