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Politician
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats attempted to restore expired funding for our HBCUs and other minority serving institutions in the continuing resolution to fund the government. Republicans keep blocking our attempts. But we remain committed to securing this funding any way we can."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
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. 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 - "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
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. 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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat applauds the House committee on education & labor for passing h.r. 4674, the College Affordability Act
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 29, 2019
Making Higher Education Accessible and Affordable for All Students
Rep. Joe Morelle
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi was the top legal schemer behind Betsy DeVos's anti-student agenda and her efforts to bilk student borrowers. He shouldn't be rewarded with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "We must invest in HBCUs now to keep their doors open for generations to come. And that's exactly what the #FutureAct does. So why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell just letting it sit in his legislative graveyard? It's time to vote!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsers Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
Rep. Joe Morelle
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. Gregory Meeks, ...
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
Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. 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. 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. 3, 2019
Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Porter and Chairman Connolly Seek Answers on Trump Administration's 99% Denial Rate for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Democrats attempted to restore expired funding for our HBCUs and other minority serving institutions in the continuing resolution to fund the government. Republicans keep blocking our attempts. But we remain committed to securing this funding any way we can."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi helped design an illegal scheme to use private data of students swindled by for-profit colleges to deny them debt relief. How can anyone trust him to fairly uphold the law? He's among the worst nominees @SenateGOP has rubber-stamped."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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. 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
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. 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 - "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
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. 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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat applauds the House committee on education & labor for passing h.r. 4674, the College Affordability Act
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Oct. 29, 2019
Making Higher Education Accessible and Affordable for All Students
Rep.Joe Morelle
Oct. 25, 2019
Tweet - "Steven Menashi was the top legal schemer behind Betsy DeVos's anti-student agenda and her efforts to bilk student borrowers. He shouldn't be rewarded with a lifetime appointment to the federal bench."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 23, 2019
Tweet - "We must invest in HBCUs now to keep their doors open for generations to come. And that's exactly what the #FutureAct does. So why is @SenateMajLdr McConnell just letting it sit in his legislative graveyard? It's time to vote!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 16, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsers Comprehensive Legislation to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
Rep.Joe Morelle
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.Gregory Meeks, ...
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
Schumer statement on Binghmaton University professor M. Stanley Whittingham winning Nobel Prize
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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. 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. 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. 3, 2019
Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Porter and Chairman Connolly Seek Answers on Trump Administration's 99% Denial Rate for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Applications
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
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