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July 18, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 16, 2018
World Youth Skills Day
Rep. GT Thompson
July 16, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes for Stronger Safeguards for Minnesotans Taking Out Expensive Private Student Loans
Sen. Tina Smith
July 12, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Diversity in Education
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 12, 2018
Durbin, Smith, Reed, & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2018
Castro, Comstock Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Diversity in STEM
Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "I'm asking IL community colleges to assist students attending the closing Illinois Institute of Art campuses and Argosy-Schaumburg. These students deserve a chance to continue their studies at quality, affordable institutions like community colleges. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/download/illinois-community-colleges-letter-on-dceh "
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
July 3, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
July 3, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Trump Administration Move to Rescind Efforts Promoting Diversity in Higher Education
Sen. Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
Tweet - "With this latest action, President Trump, Attorney General Sessions, & Secretary DeVos are making it more difficult for colleges and universities to open up doors of opportunity to students and communities who have historically been left behind."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidance
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2018
Ranking Member Scott Condemns Education Department Effort to Rollback Accountability for Online Education Programs
Rep. Bobby Scott
June 30, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2018
Hyde-Smith Votes to Fund Workforce Training, Rural Health and Opioid Abuse Prevention
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
June 28, 2018
Murphy, Udall Introduce Farm Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt
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June 27, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Executive Session
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June 27, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Says Bipartisan Measure She Helped Push Through Senate Education Committee Will Improve How Schools Prepare Students for 21st Century Jobs
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June 26, 2018
Major Bipartisan Breakthrough on Career and Technical Education Bill
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June 26, 2018
US Senator Tammy Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward
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June 26, 2018
Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Expand Career and Technical Education Research and Outreach
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June 26, 2018
Letter to Dr. Gellman-Danley - Investigate Reports Of Misleading Practices By Dream Center Education Holdings
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2018
Hirono, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Title IX, Honor Patsy T. Mink & Louise M. Slaughter
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June 22, 2018
Kaine Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Services For Students
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June 22, 2018
Warren, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Student Veterans
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June 21, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Students
Sen. Tina Smith
June 19, 2018
Aguilar's Amendment to Connect Underserved Students with Cyber Scholarships Passes Senate
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June 19, 2018
Peters, Young Introduce Bill to Narrow Skills Gap & Meet Workforce Needs
Sen. Todd Young, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to Secretary Betsy DeVos - Rubio, Banks Raise Concerns of Chinese Espionage Through University Partnerships with Huawei
Sen. Jim Banks, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to the Editor - Congress Should Renew Technical Training Funds
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 18, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 18, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Jack Reed
June 14, 2018
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address College Hunger
Rep. Judy Chu
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pressing @usedgov for answers and to restart work to create basis for relief for additional Corinthian students and students defrauded by other #4profit schools."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2018
Warren, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect Jobs for Workers who Fall Behind on Student Loan Payments
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "If @BetsyDeVosED really wanted to help student loan borrowers, she would stop listening to the for-profit college executives she hired at the Department, and start listening to the millions of students who are desperately looking for relief."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce College Credit Transfer Bill
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 14, 2018
Durbin, Murray: Inspector General Reveals New Details About Failure Of DeVos, Trump Admin To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED keeps claiming she wants to help students cheated and defrauded by predatory colleges, but at every turn she has put corporate profits ahead of students' and borrowers' best interests."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "College is more than the cost of classes, & too many students struggle to complete their education while trying to balance life's expenses. We must work together to support students by addressing all of the costs they're facing--not just the most obvious"
Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "Sec DeVos' own staff found deadbeat #4profit accreditor ACICS failed to meet requirements for federal recognition, she reinstated them anyway. She continues to side with corporate and #4profit interests over students and taxpayers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2018
Introducing the Students Helping Young Students Act
Rep. André Carson
June 6, 2018
Heinrich Introduces Plan To Make College Affordable
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 5, 2018
Booker, Casey, Kaine Introduce Bill to Empower Community College Students
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "#4profit colleges enroll 9% of our students, but account for 33% of all student loan defaults. How can that be? They are charging too much and providing too little. They mislead these students into debt."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Protect Students & taxpayers In Potential Transfer Of Predatory For-Profit DeVry University To Cogswell Education
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, students' dreams of owning a home, having kids, and some day having money to retire take a back seat as the crushing burden of student debt is keeping them from investing in their futures."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 25, 2018
Warren Applauds Department of Education Advisory Panel for Setting Up Committee to Examine For-Profit Conversions
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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July 18, 2018
Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and Acting Commissioner Kautter - Clarify That Cheated or Defrauded Students Cannot Be Taxed on Loan Discharges
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 16, 2018
World Youth Skills Day
Rep.GT Thompson
July 16, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Pushes for Stronger Safeguards for Minnesotans Taking Out Expensive Private Student Loans
Sen.Tina Smith
July 12, 2018
Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration Actions to Undermine Diversity in Education
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 12, 2018
Durbin, Smith, Reed, & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2018
Castro, Comstock Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Diversity in STEM
Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "I'm asking IL community colleges to assist students attending the closing Illinois Institute of Art campuses and Argosy-Schaumburg. These students deserve a chance to continue their studies at quality, affordable institutions like community colleges. https://www.durbin.senate.gov/download/illinois-community-colleges-letter-on-dceh "
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
July 3, 2018
Ranking Members Scott, Nadler Respond to Trump Administration Rescinding Obama-Era Guidance Promoting Campus Diversity
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
July 3, 2018
Senator Murray's Statement on Trump Administration Move to Rescind Efforts Promoting Diversity in Higher Education
Sen.Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
Tweet - "With this latest action, President Trump, Attorney General Sessions, & Secretary DeVos are making it more difficult for colleges and universities to open up doors of opportunity to students and communities who have historically been left behind."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 3, 2018
Pelosi Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Rollback of Affirmative Action Guidance
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2018
Ranking Member Scott Condemns Education Department Effort to Rollback Accountability for Online Education Programs
Rep.Bobby Scott
June 30, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2018
Hyde-Smith Votes to Fund Workforce Training, Rural Health and Opioid Abuse Prevention
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
June 28, 2018
Murphy, Udall Introduce Farm Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 27, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Executive Session
Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Says Bipartisan Measure She Helped Push Through Senate Education Committee Will Improve How Schools Prepare Students for 21st Century Jobs
Sen.Tina Smith
June 26, 2018
Major Bipartisan Breakthrough on Career and Technical Education Bill
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 26, 2018
US Senator Tammy Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2018
Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Expand Career and Technical Education Research and Outreach
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 26, 2018
Letter to Dr. Gellman-Danley - Investigate Reports Of Misleading Practices By Dream Center Education Holdings
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2018
Hirono, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Title IX, Honor Patsy T. Mink & Louise M. Slaughter
Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
June 22, 2018
Kaine Joins Casey To Introduce Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Services For Students
Sen.Tim Kaine
June 22, 2018
Warren, Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Student Veterans
Sen.John Boozman, ...
June 21, 2018
Sen. Tina Smith Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Students
Sen.Tina Smith
June 19, 2018
Aguilar's Amendment to Connect Underserved Students with Cyber Scholarships Passes Senate
Rep.Pete Aguilar
June 19, 2018
Peters, Young Introduce Bill to Narrow Skills Gap & Meet Workforce Needs
Sen.Todd Young, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to Secretary Betsy DeVos - Rubio, Banks Raise Concerns of Chinese Espionage Through University Partnerships with Huawei
Sen.Jim Banks, ...
June 19, 2018
Letter to the Editor - Congress Should Renew Technical Training Funds
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 18, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Warren, Harris, Takano, Adams, Espaillat, Colleagues Press Education Secretary for Action on Student Loan Borrowers of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 18, 2018
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Jack Reed
June 14, 2018
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address College Hunger
Rep.Judy Chu
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "I'm pressing @usedgov for answers and to restart work to create basis for relief for additional Corinthian students and students defrauded by other #4profit schools."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2018
Warren, Rubio Introduce Bill to Protect Jobs for Workers who Fall Behind on Student Loan Payments
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "If @BetsyDeVosED really wanted to help student loan borrowers, she would stop listening to the for-profit college executives she hired at the Department, and start listening to the millions of students who are desperately looking for relief."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Hatch, Bipartisan Senators Introduce College Credit Transfer Bill
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 14, 2018
Durbin, Murray: Inspector General Reveals New Details About Failure Of DeVos, Trump Admin To Provide Debt Relief To Defrauded Student Borrowers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED keeps claiming she wants to help students cheated and defrauded by predatory colleges, but at every turn she has put corporate profits ahead of students' and borrowers' best interests."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Oppose Rule Delay to Hold Online Education Programs Accountable
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "College is more than the cost of classes, & too many students struggle to complete their education while trying to balance life's expenses. We must work together to support students by addressing all of the costs they're facing--not just the most obvious"
Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018
Tweet - "Sec DeVos' own staff found deadbeat #4profit accreditor ACICS failed to meet requirements for federal recognition, she reinstated them anyway. She continues to side with corporate and #4profit interests over students and taxpayers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2018
Introducing the Students Helping Young Students Act
Rep.André Carson
June 6, 2018
Heinrich Introduces Plan To Make College Affordable
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 5, 2018
Booker, Casey, Kaine Introduce Bill to Empower Community College Students
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
June 5, 2018
Tweet - "#4profit colleges enroll 9% of our students, but account for 33% of all student loan defaults. How can that be? They are charging too much and providing too little. They mislead these students into debt."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2018
Letter to Secretary DeVos, Department of Education - Protect Students & taxpayers In Potential Transfer Of Predatory For-Profit DeVry University To Cogswell Education
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, students' dreams of owning a home, having kids, and some day having money to retire take a back seat as the crushing burden of student debt is keeping them from investing in their futures."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 25, 2018
Warren Applauds Department of Education Advisory Panel for Setting Up Committee to Examine For-Profit Conversions
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
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