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May 31, 2022 Tweet - "I know firsthand the difference it makes when students get the support they need to pursue a higher education. The resources I secured will help colleges & universities better support students with low incomes & first-gen students on their path to success." Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2022 Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 21, 2022 Tweet - "I've said it before and I'll say it again: the next time any student loan borrower should have to start making payments again is at least 2023. In the meantime, @POTUS should follow my plan to fix our broken student loan system." Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2022 Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 Rep. Adam Smith
May 7, 2022 Tweet - "2023. That's the earliest any student loan borrower should have to make any payment on their loan. And in the meantime, the Biden Administration has got to follow my plan and fix our broken student loan system." Sen. Patty Murray
May 5, 2022 Murray, Colleagues Release Report Highlighting Need to Ensure Companies Managing Colleges' Online Programs Aren't Violating Ban on Abusive Recruiting Practices Sen. Patty Murray
May 5, 2022 Tweet - "I want to take a moment to thank all of Washington state's educators. I am constantly inspired by your strength & commitment to supporting WA state students. Know that I have your back & will continue to fight to get you the resources & support you need. #TeacherAppreciationWeek" Sen. Patty Murray
April 24, 2022 Tweet - "The increased Pell Grants I helped pass--the largest in over a decade--are going to help so many Washington state students afford a higher education. This is just one of many steps we need to take to ensure students can find and afford the education they need to thrive." Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2022 Tweet - "I urged @usedgov to fix the income driven repayment system and I'm glad they're taking steps to do it. We've got to do more to provide relief to student loan borrowers and I'll keep pushing them on it." Sen. Patty Murray
April 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Scott Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 15, 2022 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin Extending Student Payment Pause After Her Push For Action Sen. Patty Murray
April 6, 2022 Tweet - "The Biden Admin took another good step for student borrowers. Now, we need to build a student loan system that actually works for students and borrowers--not just quick fixes. I'll keep pushing the Biden Admin to deliver for student borrowers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2022 Tweet - "The student loan payment pause has got to be extended until at least 2023. With rising costs and still building back from the pandemic, this is not the time to make borrowers start paying again." Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2022 Tweet - ". @usedgov & @TheJusticeDept have got to follow through on the Biden Administration's pledge to support struggling student borrowers seeking bankruptcy relief. The bar to get relief is too high right now, and it's time for them to lower it." Sen. Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2022 Cantwell Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Legislation Aiming to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Income-driven repayment plans should be a lifeline that help borrowers work towards real relief--but these plans have failed millions. Our student loan system is seriously broken & as I've made clear to the Biden Administration: it's got to be fixed before payments resume." Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2022 Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Call on Department of Education, DOJ to Follow Through on Pledge to Improve Handling of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 31, 2022 Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 30, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Requesting Updates on HBCU Bomb Threats Investigation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 23, 2022 Senator Murray Hears Directly from Student Borrowers in Washington State, Reiterates Her Call to Extend Payment Pause and Fix Broken Student Loan System Sen. Patty Murray
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "My goal is to make sure every single student can get a great public school education that sets them up for success throughout their life. The bipartisan government funding bill we passed includes a huge boost to strengthen public schools, support parents, & help students thrive." Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers deserve relief & a fair, workable system. The Biden Admin should extend student loan payment pause until at least 2023 provide immediate relief by forgiving some debt for all borrowers permanently fix our student loan system" Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Senator Murray Pushes Biden Admin to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause until 2023, Take Action to Fix Broken Student Loan Programs & Lower Cost of Higher Education Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Reps. Smith Introduces the Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act Rep. Adam Smith
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "One year after the #AmericanRescuePlan passed, 99% of schools have reopened with kids in classrooms. Every Senate Republican voted against it." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Senator Murray Delivers for Students and Parents With Huge Boost to Public Schools Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Whether it's making sure parents could find child care or helping students get back to classrooms safely, the #AmericanRescuePlan helped support nearly every part of WA state's education system." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Senator Murray Secures Wins to Lower Cost of College Sen. Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 American Rescue Plan Got Kids Back in the Classroom Safely; Is Helping Students Catch Up Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was briefed on the ongoing and horrible threats HBCUs across the country are receiving and federal efforts to stop them. I'm going to keep pushing on this. We've got to keep students safe from racially motivated violent extremism and hate crimes." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "After years of the previous Secretary of Education putting for-profit colleges before students, this is fantastic news. Finally, defrauded student borrowers will get the relief they are owed and predatory, for-profit colleges will be held accountable." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "For students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, getting an affordable higher education can be an uphill battle. It shouldn't be this way--our higher education system has to support them. I helped introduce a bill to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Congressman Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Remove Barriers, Provide Support For Homeless And Foster Students In Higher Education Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Great to join @WSU Student Government Council to hear their thoughts & discuss their needs & my work in the other Washington to fight for students. Students are the next generation of leaders & it's important to work with them now to build a brighter future for us all. #GoCougs" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Bicameral Education Committee Leaders Request DOJ Update on Recent HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Cantwell Announces $7.8 Million Emergency Connectivity Funds for WA Schools and Libraries to Support Remote Learning Sen. Maria Cantwell
Date Title Politician
May 31, 2022 Tweet - "I know firsthand the difference it makes when students get the support they need to pursue a higher education. The resources I secured will help colleges & universities better support students with low incomes & first-gen students on their path to success." Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2022 Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 21, 2022 Tweet - "I've said it before and I'll say it again: the next time any student loan borrower should have to start making payments again is at least 2023. In the meantime, @POTUS should follow my plan to fix our broken student loan system." Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2022 Rep. Smith Statement on House Passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 Rep.Adam Smith
May 7, 2022 Tweet - "2023. That's the earliest any student loan borrower should have to make any payment on their loan. And in the meantime, the Biden Administration has got to follow my plan and fix our broken student loan system." Sen.Patty Murray
May 5, 2022 Murray, Colleagues Release Report Highlighting Need to Ensure Companies Managing Colleges' Online Programs Aren't Violating Ban on Abusive Recruiting Practices Sen.Patty Murray
May 5, 2022 Tweet - "I want to take a moment to thank all of Washington state's educators. I am constantly inspired by your strength & commitment to supporting WA state students. Know that I have your back & will continue to fight to get you the resources & support you need. #TeacherAppreciationWeek" Sen.Patty Murray
April 24, 2022 Tweet - "The increased Pell Grants I helped pass--the largest in over a decade--are going to help so many Washington state students afford a higher education. This is just one of many steps we need to take to ensure students can find and afford the education they need to thrive." Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2022 Tweet - "I urged @usedgov to fix the income driven repayment system and I'm glad they're taking steps to do it. We've got to do more to provide relief to student loan borrowers and I'll keep pushing them on it." Sen.Patty Murray
April 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Scott Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 15, 2022 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin Extending Student Payment Pause After Her Push For Action Sen.Patty Murray
April 6, 2022 Tweet - "The Biden Admin took another good step for student borrowers. Now, we need to build a student loan system that actually works for students and borrowers--not just quick fixes. I'll keep pushing the Biden Admin to deliver for student borrowers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2022 Tweet - "The student loan payment pause has got to be extended until at least 2023. With rising costs and still building back from the pandemic, this is not the time to make borrowers start paying again." Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2022 Tweet - ". @usedgov & @TheJusticeDept have got to follow through on the Biden Administration's pledge to support struggling student borrowers seeking bankruptcy relief. The bar to get relief is too high right now, and it's time for them to lower it." Sen.Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2022 Cantwell Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators to Introduce Legislation Aiming to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Income-driven repayment plans should be a lifeline that help borrowers work towards real relief--but these plans have failed millions. Our student loan system is seriously broken & as I've made clear to the Biden Administration: it's got to be fixed before payments resume." Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2022 Letter to Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Call on Department of Education, DOJ to Follow Through on Pledge to Improve Handling of Student Debt Bankruptcy Claims Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 31, 2022 Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 30, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Women Senators in Letter to President Biden Urging Response to Taliban for Reneging on Commitment to Allow Afghan Girls to Return to School Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Requesting Updates on HBCU Bomb Threats Investigation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 23, 2022 Senator Murray Hears Directly from Student Borrowers in Washington State, Reiterates Her Call to Extend Payment Pause and Fix Broken Student Loan System Sen.Patty Murray
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "My goal is to make sure every single student can get a great public school education that sets them up for success throughout their life. The bipartisan government funding bill we passed includes a huge boost to strengthen public schools, support parents, & help students thrive." Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers deserve relief & a fair, workable system. The Biden Admin should extend student loan payment pause until at least 2023 provide immediate relief by forgiving some debt for all borrowers permanently fix our student loan system" Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Senator Murray Pushes Biden Admin to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause until 2023, Take Action to Fix Broken Student Loan Programs & Lower Cost of Higher Education Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Reps. Smith Introduces the Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act Rep.Adam Smith
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "One year after the #AmericanRescuePlan passed, 99% of schools have reopened with kids in classrooms. Every Senate Republican voted against it." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Senator Murray Delivers for Students and Parents With Huge Boost to Public Schools Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Whether it's making sure parents could find child care or helping students get back to classrooms safely, the #AmericanRescuePlan helped support nearly every part of WA state's education system." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Senator Murray Secures Wins to Lower Cost of College Sen.Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 American Rescue Plan Got Kids Back in the Classroom Safely; Is Helping Students Catch Up Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Today I was briefed on the ongoing and horrible threats HBCUs across the country are receiving and federal efforts to stop them. I'm going to keep pushing on this. We've got to keep students safe from racially motivated violent extremism and hate crimes." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "After years of the previous Secretary of Education putting for-profit colleges before students, this is fantastic news. Finally, defrauded student borrowers will get the relief they are owed and predatory, for-profit colleges will be held accountable." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "For students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, getting an affordable higher education can be an uphill battle. It shouldn't be this way--our higher education system has to support them. I helped introduce a bill to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Congressman Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Remove Barriers, Provide Support For Homeless And Foster Students In Higher Education Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Great to join @WSU Student Government Council to hear their thoughts & discuss their needs & my work in the other Washington to fight for students. Students are the next generation of leaders & it's important to work with them now to build a brighter future for us all. #GoCougs" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Bicameral Education Committee Leaders Request DOJ Update on Recent HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Schumer, Warren, Jayapal, Pressley, Omar, Porter Urge President Biden To Deliver On Promise To Cancel Student Debt Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Cantwell Announces $7.8 Million Emergency Connectivity Funds for WA Schools and Libraries to Support Remote Learning Sen.Maria Cantwell
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