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Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Release Documents Used in Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Time & time again, Sec. @BetsyDeVosED has: - NOT put students who have been defrauded ahead of lobbyists - NOT stood by students & stopped for-profit colleges from padding their pockets - NOT protected students from predatory career training programs" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to Ms. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner, SSA - Provide Data Needed For Gainful Employment Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The courts made it clear yesterday, @BetsyDevosEd must put students who were defrauded and cheated ahead of lobbyists and shady for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An ALARMING number of borrowers working in public service have been denied loan forgiveness--even after dedicating 10 or more years of their lives to help their communities in return for student debt relief. This is absolutely unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics, and debt relief to students left in the lurch by Corinthian and other collapsed predatory colleges must begin immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From members of our military to teachers to social workers, our country's most honorable public servants uphold their commitments to the government. The government should do the same by accurately counting their student loan payments--plain & simple." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics--it's now on her to do the right thing & start discharging loans for students who were cheated & defrauded." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I join my @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats colleagues in demanding oversight of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our country's most dedicated public servants are upholding their commitment to service & our federal government should do the same." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The draft proposal I saw would weaken protections for women and make sexual assault on campus more likely. That's a fact and no amount of name-calling will change it. But you still have a chance to fix this as you hear from women, students, and others, and I hope you do -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Implementation of New Protection for Defrauded Students Despite Attempted Delay From Secretary DeVos Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 After Secretary DeVos Forced to Delay Attacks on Student Protections, Senator Murray Vows to "Keep Fighting to Stop the Department In Its Tracks" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposal to rescind the rule that allows students defrauded by for-profit colleges to have their student loans forgiven is further proof that Secretary DeVos would rather pad the pockets of for-profit colleges instead of help students." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is making strides to reduce the burden of student loan debt, but we must keep working to ensure every student, no matter where they live, is able to pursue a degree without taking on unmanageable levels of student debt." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has a lot of questions to answer following the resignation of the CFPB student loan watchdog. We must investigate the alarming concerns and evaluate the CFPB's plans for protecting student loan borrowers." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, Republicans and Democrats came together to reject @BetsyDeVosED's proposed cuts to higher education. This is a good step forward--and I'm going to keep fighting to make college more affordable for all students across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers pleaded with @BetsyDeVos to help them with debt and she prioritized the bottom lines of corporations. This is a clear sign that Secretary DeVos will allow predatory for-profit colleges to continue to mislead and defraud students." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: once again Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is sending a clear sign that she is putting for-profit colleges ahead of students. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "This latest proposal by Secretary DeVos' would be just another step in the Trump Administration's long pattern of putting for-profit colleges ahead of students. Plain and simple." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Tweet - "With this move, @BetsyDeVosED is once again putting the bottom lines of for-profit colleges ahead of students. I'm going to keep calling on the Department of Education to reverse course and withdraw this highly misguided proposal." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Extremely disappointed that @BetsyDeVosED is moving forward with this awful plan to allow federal funds to be used to arm teachers. I hope she reconsiders and we need to keep pressure on her until she does." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the profits of corporations ahead of students and student loan borrowers." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Millions of student loan borrowers rely on the @CFPB to help protect them from predatory student loan companies. But the Trump Administration continues to shirk their responsibility to struggling students. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on the millions of parents, students, and teachers who opposed @BetsyDeVosED's nomination to call, write, text and make your voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Millions of parents, students, & teachers stood up for public education and opposed @BetsyDeVosED's nomination--and we can so close to defeating her. Now is the time to make your voices heard and #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Low #FAFSA completion rate means high school seniors and others in WA are losing out on as much as $50M each year in federal aid. BUT @WSACouncil is working hard to change that and are helping students achieve their educational goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 31, 2018 Tweet - "This fall, MILLIONS of high school students across the country will be thinking about how to change the world. I am grateful for programs like @WSACouncil that are helping students in WA achieve their dreams and higher education goals. LEARN MORE:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "We stand w/ the women & men who were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our rights & freedoms. Their hard-earned benefits--not to mention their time & energy--should be spent on quality higher education & training, not predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 With FAFSA Season Underway, Senator Murray Urges Washington Students to Sign Up ASAP to Avoid Leaving Tens of Millions of Dollars in Unused Financial Aid on the Table Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "WA is ranked 48th when it comes to HS seniors who filled out the #FAFSA this year--that means up to $50M that was left on the table by students qualifying for aid. Thankfully, this is a problem that can be solved. Find out more here:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "#FAFSA is not just a form: it's a gateway to incredible learning and workforce training opportunities. Nearly every working family is eligible for some form of financial aid--and now, it's even easier to complete. Read more in my latest @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Fewer than half of WA HS seniors fill out the #FAFSA or #WASFA, leaving millions of dollars on the table each year--& those needing the most support are the least likely to take that 1st important step. We can fix this read more in my @Medium post:" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Medium - Thousands of Dollars for Washington State College Students Who Just Need to Fill out A Form Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "As a college financial aid recipient, I want everyone to know about #FAFSA and find out what kind of federal aid you qualify for. I'm spreading the word to help families in WA and nationwide get the same kind of opportunities my siblings and I had." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2018 Smith Introduces Bill to Support Individuals Receiving Education and Workforce Training Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2018 Warren, Bonamici, Colleagues Call on DeVos to Release Documents Used in Decision to Restore Recognition of For-Profit Accreditor ACICS Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Time & time again, Sec. @BetsyDeVosED has: - NOT put students who have been defrauded ahead of lobbyists - NOT stood by students & stopped for-profit colleges from padding their pockets - NOT protected students from predatory career training programs" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to Ms. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner, SSA - Provide Data Needed For Gainful Employment Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The courts made it clear yesterday, @BetsyDevosEd must put students who were defrauded and cheated ahead of lobbyists and shady for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "An ALARMING number of borrowers working in public service have been denied loan forgiveness--even after dedicating 10 or more years of their lives to help their communities in return for student debt relief. This is absolutely unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics, and debt relief to students left in the lurch by Corinthian and other collapsed predatory colleges must begin immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "From members of our military to teachers to social workers, our country's most honorable public servants uphold their commitments to the government. The government should do the same by accurately counting their student loan payments--plain & simple." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Federal courts have ruled against Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's delay tactics--it's now on her to do the right thing & start discharging loans for students who were cheated & defrauded." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I join my @SenateDems & @HouseDemocrats colleagues in demanding oversight of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our country's most dedicated public servants are upholding their commitment to service & our federal government should do the same." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "This ruling is a victory for the more than 100,000 students who were defrauded and stuck with useless credits and massive debt while waiting for relief." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2018 Tweet - "The draft proposal I saw would weaken protections for women and make sexual assault on campus more likely. That's a fact and no amount of name-calling will change it. But you still have a chance to fix this as you hear from women, students, and others, and I hope you do -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Release More Information About Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 16, 2018 Tweet - "Instead of listening to students and protecting them, Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is planning to make it easier for schools to discriminate against students based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and marital status." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Implementation of New Protection for Defrauded Students Despite Attempted Delay From Secretary DeVos Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Secretary @BetsyDeVosED's plan to weaken sexual assault protections at colleges and universities across the country ignores the voices of students and survivors who deserve to be heard." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I call on @BetsyDeVosED to stop ignoring the voices of students & survivors, and to stop her proposal to empower discriminatory behavior against students on campuses across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2018 After Secretary DeVos Forced to Delay Attacks on Student Protections, Senator Murray Vows to "Keep Fighting to Stop the Department In Its Tracks" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 26, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's proposal to rescind the rule that allows students defrauded by for-profit colleges to have their student loans forgiven is further proof that Secretary DeVos would rather pad the pockets of for-profit colleges instead of help students." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I support the GI Bill and our obligation to those were willing to sacrifice everything to defend our freedoms. I will continue to stand with veterans & servicemembers instead of predatory for-profit colleges." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is making strides to reduce the burden of student loan debt, but we must keep working to ensure every student, no matter where they live, is able to pursue a degree without taking on unmanageable levels of student debt." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has a lot of questions to answer following the resignation of the CFPB student loan watchdog. We must investigate the alarming concerns and evaluate the CFPB's plans for protecting student loan borrowers." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 17, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, Republicans and Democrats came together to reject @BetsyDeVosED's proposed cuts to higher education. This is a good step forward--and I'm going to keep fighting to make college more affordable for all students across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House and Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos for Her Latest Attempt to Put Predatory Corporations and Institutions Over Students Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Student loan borrowers pleaded with @BetsyDeVos to help them with debt and she prioritized the bottom lines of corporations. This is a clear sign that Secretary DeVos will allow predatory for-profit colleges to continue to mislead and defraud students." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Reminder: once again Secretary @BetsyDeVosED is sending a clear sign that she is putting for-profit colleges ahead of students. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposal to Abandon Student Protections From Predatory Career Training Programs Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Every student deserves the right to learn in a safe environment, and it's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosEd is considering such a big step backward when it comes to finally addressing our nation's campus sexual assault crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 11, 2018 Tweet - "This latest proposal by Secretary DeVos' would be just another step in the Trump Administration's long pattern of putting for-profit colleges ahead of students. Plain and simple." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2018 Tweet - "With this move, @BetsyDeVosED is once again putting the bottom lines of for-profit colleges ahead of students. I'm going to keep calling on the Department of Education to reverse course and withdraw this highly misguided proposal." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 5, 2018 Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 31, 2018 Tweet - "Extremely disappointed that @BetsyDeVosED is moving forward with this awful plan to allow federal funds to be used to arm teachers. I hope she reconsiders and we need to keep pressure on her until she does." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn DeVos Proposed Rule As Another Giveaway to Predatory For-Profit Colleges Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 29, 2018 Murray: "It's Shameful And Appalling That Secretary DeVos Is Considering Issuing A Rule Would Make It Harder For Students To Seek Justice" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Tweet - "It's shameful and appalling that @BetsyDeVosED is still considering issuing a rule would make it harder for students to seek justice if they've been sexually assaulted on campus.Senator Patty Murray added," Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the profits of corporations ahead of students and student loan borrowers." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Millions of student loan borrowers rely on the @CFPB to help protect them from predatory student loan companies. But the Trump Administration continues to shirk their responsibility to struggling students. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 22, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see employers looking for innovative approaches to help workers save for retirement while managing student debt. We need to discuss more ideas like this that give people better options for planning for the future." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 15, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on the millions of parents, students, and teachers who opposed @BetsyDeVosED's nomination to call, write, text and make your voices heard against Judge Kavanaugh. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Millions of parents, students, & teachers stood up for public education and opposed @BetsyDeVosED's nomination--and we can so close to defeating her. Now is the time to make your voices heard and #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
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