| April 24, 2018
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Tweet - "All across the country, students of color are being punished more often and more severely than their white peers. So it's extremely troubling that @BetsyDeVosED closed a number of investigations into schools that unfairly punish students."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 24, 2018
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Tweet - "It's the Dept of Education's responsibility to protect the civil rights of every student. Instead, @BetsyDeVosED has dismissed more than 500 disability rights cases. Enforcing the rights of students with disabilities should be a top priority for Sec DeVos."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Today marks the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre--another reminder that we must keep fighting to end the scourge of gun violence impacting lives & shattering communities nationwide. Enough is enough. The time is now to pass meaningful gun safety laws."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 18, 2018
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Tweet - "It's clear DeVos needs an independent General Counsel who will stand up to her when laws are being bent or broken. Unfortunately Carlos Muniz has not been able to convince me that is the General Counsel he will be."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 18, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm heading to the floor to urge my colleagues to vote against Carlos Muniz as @BestyDeVosED's top lawyer at the Department of Education. -PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 18, 2018
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 16, 2018
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Senator Murray's Statement on Veterans with Disabilities Student Loan Relief Announcement
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 12, 2018
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Burr and Murray Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Successful Military Medic Program Nationwide
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Revise Burdensome Disaster Funding Application Process
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 4, 2018
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Tweet - "College students should be worrying about finals--not where their next meal comes from. Too many college students are going hungry--we must do more to address this crisis."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 4, 2018
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Tweet - "Emma is a college student who also works three jobs, and yet she's still forced to choose between doing laundry and her next meal. This is unacceptable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 22, 2018
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Tweet - "After more than a year on the job, I would have hoped @BetsyDeVosED would have learned by now that her extreme ideas to privatize our nation's public schools and dismantle the Department of Education do not have support among parents or in Congress."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 21, 2018
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Senator Murray Applauds Big Wins on Wildfire Funding and Secure Rural Schools Program in Spending Bill
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Following my meeting with @BetsyDeVosED last week, I have no confidence that this commission will be anything other than a tool for continued distraction and delay. This is unacceptable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 19, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman Crowley Advocates for Additional Funding to Make College More Affordable for Low-Income Students
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| March 19, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related Agencies - Increased Education Funding for Teacher Quality Programs
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 19, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and the Hon Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Sinema Leads Bipartisan Effort to Help Prepare the Next Generation of Arizona Teachers for High-Need Classrooms
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 18, 2018
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Tweet - "We know going up against the NRA and stubborn politicians won't be easy, but like you, I believe it a fight worth taking on."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 17, 2018
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Tweet - "We need to work together to make sure no student has to go through the horrific violence we've seen repeated over and over again in this country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 17, 2018
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Tweet - "I believe it is so critically important that members of Congress, students, parents, and teachers are provided with information about the entity charged with addressing one of the most serious and pressing issues in our country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 16, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies - Increased Education Funding for Impact Aid
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 16, 2018
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Tweet - "I have serious concerns that President Trump's commission on school safety, which @BetsyDeVosED has been asked to lead, will be another attempt by the White House to distract from and delay meaningful gun safety action."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 16, 2018
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Tweet - "I just sent a letter to @BetsyDeVosED to get more clarity on President Trump's new gun commission that she will be leading. Parents, students, and teachers deserve answers when it comes to goals, timeline, membership, and how much influence the NRA will have. -PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 16, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Demands Answers From Education Sec. Betsy DeVos on New Gun Commission
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 15, 2018
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Tweet - "I firmly believe that your action will be the difference. Keep making your voices heard."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 14, 2018
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Congressman Larsen Advocates for School Safety
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| March 14, 2018
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Tweet - "Supporting public schools is not only the right thing to do for our students, it's one of the smartest investments we can make in our economy and our future. #PublicSchoolsWeek"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 14, 2018
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Tweet - "Our public schools seek to provide opportunities to every student across the country, no matter where they live, how they learn, or how much money their parents make. #PublicSchoolsWeek"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 14, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm inspired by all the students across the country making their voices heard. I'm standing with you and you can count on me to keep up the pressure on my colleagues in the U.S. Senate. Please share your photos from where you are! #NationalWalkoutDay"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 13, 2018
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Fully Fund School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention Services
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 13, 2018
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Senator Murray's Statement on Meeting with Secretary DeVos
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 12, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Increased Funding to Boost School Security and Support Local Law Enforcement
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 9, 2018
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Senator Murray's Statement on Education Secretary DeVos' Attempts to Invalidate State Laws Protecting Students from Predatory Student Debt Corporations
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 8, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Letter to Appropriators Seeking School Safety Improvements
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| March 7, 2018
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Cantwell, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Help Train Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Workers
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| March 7, 2018
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Tweet - "Instead of giving predatory corporations the green light to continue to take advantage of students, @BetsyDeVosED needs to stop these delays & start providing relief to the tens of thousands of students cheated out of their education & savings."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 7, 2018
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Inhofe, Blumenthal, Moran, Cantwell Introduce Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| March 5, 2018
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Murray Statement on Department of Education's Independent Watchdog Recommendations to Strengthen Accountability in Higher Education
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 1, 2018
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Letter to Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Serrano - Increasing School Safety Grants
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2018
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Scott & Murray on the Rollback of Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities, Students of Color
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 27, 2018
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Tweet - "Secretary DeVos made it clear in her confirmation hearing that she didn't understand an important federal law protecting students with disabilities, and this latest move shows that she hasn't made much progress since."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "One child killed by a school shooter is too many. 17 is beyond unacceptable. Enough is enough, it's time for Congress to act."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 15, 2018
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School Shootings: Senator Murray to Secretary Devos: I Agree, Let's Hold Hearings on School Shootings and Gun Safety
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "Families across the country are tired of waiting for Congress to step up, have the tough conversations, and adopt common sense gun safety and other policies to end this scourge in our schools and communities."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "Sec. DeVos calls for hearings in Congress on school shootings--I agree! -PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 14, 2018
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Tweet - "No mom or dad should have to worry about sending their child to school. It's heartbreaking that today the worst came true in FL, while a community in WA was rattled by a serious threat. We must stop turning a blind eye to gun violence in this country and finally take action -- PM"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 12, 2018
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Senator Murray on Trump-DeVos Refusal to Protect Transgender Students: "Deeply Disappointed and Disgusted"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Improving College Affordability
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "Here's how fast our student debt problem is growing: Every second, student debt in this country grows by about $3,000."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "The way we finance higher education by asking everyone to take on debt is sending a clear message that college is for the wealthy--not the students who have the most to gain."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 6, 2018
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Tweet - "Looking forward to talking about ways we can make higher education more affordable, increase access to higher education for underrepresented students, hold colleges accountable for student outcomes and success, & ensure every student is able to learn in a safe environment."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 5, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen S. Tighe, Inspector General, DoE - Call for Inspector General Investigation of Education Department's Use of Private Collection Agencies
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2018
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Murray: Higher Education Reauthorization, Including Accountability, "Should Put Students And Taxpayers First"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 1, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Nassar Case Shows Need for Systemic Investigations of Campus Sexual Assault
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Tweet - "In short, students should be better off--not worse off--after enrolling in college."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reauthorizing the higher Education Act: Accountability and Risk to Taxpayers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 30, 2018
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Tweet - "We must look at all the challenges in higher ed, including: (Special Character) the rising costs of college; (Special Character) providing access to higher ed to everyone who wants it; (Special Character) ensuring students are able to learn in a safe environment; (Special Character) and preparing students for success after college."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 25, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Access and Innovation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Tweet - "We should be increasing transparency and access to data around graduate earnings. These are common sense steps to help students choose a degree that leaves them with more opportunity rather than more debt."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 23, 2018
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Sectary of Education and Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Student Aid - Feinstein, Democratic Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Private Debt Collectors in Higher Education
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "But navigating the financial aid process & the student loan repayment system are just some of the many challenges students are facing."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "By simplifying the financial aid process & making it more transparent we can help more students afford higher education--and lower barriers for those who couldn't attend college otherwise."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration needs to stand up for the students who are being bullied and discriminated against every day."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 16, 2018
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Tweet - "An estimated half of all college students struggle with food insecurity." Higher education has a problem: too many students leave heavy on debt and light on nutrition. This has to change."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 11, 2018
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Letter to Arthur E. Keiser, Chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and Frank H. Wu, Vice Chairman - Warren, Colleagues Call on Education Department's College Accreditation Advisory Panel to Address For-Profit Colleges Converting to Non-Profit Status in order to Skirt Oversight
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "As a former preschool teacher, I know just how important it is to have quality educators and caregivers in early learning programs and pay them fairly."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 18, 2017
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Letter to Navient, Nelnet, Great Lakes, and FedLoan Servicing - End Predatory Loan Practices
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Answers on Disciplinary Protections for Minority Students
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats Call on Secretary DeVos to Protect Students' Civil Rights
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Charles Schumer, Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi, Kevin Brady, and Richard Neal - Oppose Tax Bill Provision that would Raise Taxes Substantially on Graduate Students and Hurt Our Economic Future
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2017
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Letter to the Hon. Orrin Hatch, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Richard Neal, Ranking Member - Protect k-12, Higher Education in Tax Reform
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2017
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Tweet - "In order to pay for massive tax cuts for the super rich, Republicans want to tax tuition waivers for grad students--does that seem fair, at all? More reason we must mobilize to defeat the GOP's reckless tax bill."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 29, 2017
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Murray: House Higher Education Bill is "Another Partisan Step in the Wrong Direction"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 28, 2017
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Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on FAFSA Simplification
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Sen. Patty Murray
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