| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Student loan debt falls hard on Black & Latinx students. They're more likely to borrow money to go to college, borrow more in college, & have a harder time paying when they leave. The results are devastating. Biden can #CancelStudentDebt on Day 1:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Warren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to #CancelStudentDebt. Cancelling student debt would provide much-needed relief to struggling people and families in this crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Memo to Secretary DeVos: President Joe Biden can #CancelStudentDebt on Day 1. That one act would do more to help Americans than anything you've done."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Warren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "#CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans like those here on Long Island are struggling under the burden of student debt. @SenWarren and I have a plan for President-elect Biden to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. One of the many ways we'd provide immediate relief to millions struggling amid COVID."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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On Long Island & standing with students, Schumer announces plan to immediately cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per student; with 2.4 million NY'ers owing almost $90 billion & avg LI'er owing $35k, senator leads charge to take immediate action in 2021 to attack student debt crisis being felt on LI
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Underwood Leads 91 Members in Effort Urging President Trump to Extend Critical Relief for 41 Million Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "#CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Warren and I have a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept, of Education - King Fights for Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Access "Critical Relief" from Coronavirus Bills
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Black students are 20% more likely to take out federal student loans. Half of Black borrowers and a third of Latino borrowers default on their loans within 20 years. @SenWarren , @SenateDems , and I have a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Communities of color have been hit hardest by the health and economic consequences of COVID. And they disproportionately bear the burden of student debt. The fight to #CancelStudentDebt is critically important to help close the racial wealth gap that has persisted far too long."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup of H.R. 2648, the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Schumer announces plan to immediately cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per student across Upstate NY; with 2.4 million New Yorkers owing almost $90 billion, senator leads charge to take immediate action in 2021 to attack student debt crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The fight to #CancelStudentDebt is critically important to communities of color. They have been hit hardest by consequences of COVID. And they disproportionately bear the burden of student debt. This will help close the racial wealth gap that has persisted for far too long."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Student debt is holding back entire generations of young adults from buying homes, saving for retirement, starting families, and more. @SenWarren and I have a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenWarren and I today introduced a Senate resolution with a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt. Student loan debt is exacerbating the crisis America is facing."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "#CancelStudentDebt"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Student loan debt is exacerbating the crisis America is facing. Today, @SenWarren and I are introducing a Senate resolution with a bold plan for how the next president can and should immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump and Secretary DeVos have been taking us backwards in the fight to relieve student debt. That's why @SenWarren and I have a plan for the next president to immediately #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator Warren and I have a plan to #CancelStudentDebt."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Schumer, Warren: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately; Democrats Outline Plan for Immediate Action in 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Calls For Strengthened Public Service Loan Forgiveness In Next COVID-19 Relief Package During Visit To NY Public Employees Federation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Senator Gillibrand Visits Stony Brook University, Calls For Public Service Loan Forgiveness In Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Velázquez Leads NYC Members in Calling for Higher Education Funding from Senate
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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After securing + $87,000 for North Country Community College's water and wastewater operator certification program, Schumer calls for more NBRC fundingto fuel economic and community development in the North Country
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Schumer: Local governments & institutions of higher education face huge budget shortfalls amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand, & Brindisi announce six-figure grant for Binghamton University COVID-19 research and recovery
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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Schumer: Southern Tier institutions of higher education face massive budget shortfalls and new costs amid ongoing COVID crisis; senator pushes to expand support in future stimulus & get Southern Tier schools the support they need
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Davis, University Officials Support Rescission of ICE Guidance Threatening the Legal Status of International Students
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The proposed Trump rule to deport foreign students deserved what it got--a big red "F" It was cruel and counterproductive and hurt students, universities, and the communities around them."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 12, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm standing with @SenWarren and @RepPressley . Because President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive. His administration must rescind this decision ASAP."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 10, 2020
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Stefanik, Mitchell, Krishnamoorthi, and Harder Announce that The College Transparency Act Has the Support of The Majority of The House of Representatives
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 10, 2020
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Krishnamoorthi, Mitchell, Stefanik, Harder Announce That The College Transparency Act Has The Support Of The Majority Of The House Of Representatives
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Trump Policy Modification to Force International Students to Leave U.S. Institutions Amid Global Health Crisis
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Matthew T. Albence, Deputy Director of the US. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secreatry of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Pressley, Lawmakers Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The Administration wants to reopen schools this Fall. They have no plan to keep our children safe. Has anyone heard from the so-called Education Secretary during any part of this pandemic? There. Is. No. Bottom."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| July 8, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump using a pandemic to throw out international students is callous and counterproductive It makes no sense for public health, hurts universities and their communities, and cruelly disrupts lives for no good reason They must rescind it ASAP"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 6, 2020
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Stefanik, Harder Introduce the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation - Representatives Dean and Pressley Lead Letter Urging Navient to Reconsider Stock Buyback Plans and Focus on Service to Borrowers
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Norcross, Stefanik Introduce Bipartisan Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces Military Spouse Student Loan Deferment Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 23, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Sec. @BetsyDeVosED 's latest attempt to block COVID-relief for DACA students is cruel & unlawful So many Dreamers have been on the frontlines of COVID, and many desperately need this aid We will keep fighting for them & all students struggling to recover"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 11, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $200K in funding for Cornell University's Division of Social and Economic Sciences
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 24, 2020
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Tweet - "To the Class of 2020 Congratulations on all your hard work as you graduate from college! You are our future leaders--we have faith in you As we work to overcome this pandemic--we need your help to rebuild even stronger than before Good Luck! Godspeed! A digital address to you:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 19, 2020
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Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Tweet - "This is big."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Velázquez, King Push for Higher Education Funds in Next COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Nadler, Scott Statement on Education Department's Final Title IX Rule
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Maloney Joins with Health Care Professionals, Educators to Introduce Bill Forgiving Student Loans for Frontline Health Workers
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Committee Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Fix Borrower Defense Application Process
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Smucker Announces Introduction of the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 17, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Merkley, DeFazio, Bonamici Rebuke Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm so proud of all of these nurses from Upstate University Hospital who headed out to help fight coronavirus on Long Island. We will not stop fighting for our frontline workers just like they're fighting for us."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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Stefanik Introduces COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act With Bipartisan Colleagues
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Reps. Panetta, Levin Call on Department of Education for Clarity on Higher Education Funding in CARES Act
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Elisabeth DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the Dept. of Education - Reps Kuster, Speier, Pressley and Slotkin Lead 46 Members in Letter Demanding Sec DeVos Halt Plans to Gut Title IX Protections Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, Michael Dunlap, CEO of Nelnet, Inc., James Steeley, President and CEO of FedLoan/Pennsylvania higher Education Assistance Agency, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, Jeffrey Sloan, CEO of Global Payments, Inc., David Feitz, Executive Director of Cornorstone Education Loan Services/Utah Higher Education Assitance Authority, William Hollin, President and CEO of EdFinancial Services, James Farha, President of Oklahoma Student Loan Authority and Christiana Thornton, President and CEO of Granite State Management and Resources - Foster, Kaptur Lead Letter Urging Student Loan Servicers to Provide Relief for All Borrowers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge Congressional Negotiators To Cancel Student Loan Payments And Debt In COVID-19 Response Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Pressley and Omar Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Include Student Debt Cancellation in Upcoming Coronavirus Relief Package
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Schumer, Murray, Brown, And Warren Unveil Bold, New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency And Provide Minimum $10K Payoff For All Federal Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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