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July 2, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 7-2-23: Former Vice President Mike Pence & Rep. Ro Khanna
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May 9, 2023
DeLauro, Takano, Jayapal Call on ED to Rescind For-Profit OPM Guidance in Light of Second Class Action Lawsuit
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Oct. 11, 2022
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Aug. 24, 2022
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Aug. 23, 2022
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June 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, our nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Federal Pell Grant -- a life-changing force for equity and opportunity."
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June 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California - Rep. Takano Sends Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of the Riverside Community College District Inland Empire Technical Trade Center
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May 30, 2022
Tweet - "As Speaker of the House, it was my honor to bring congratulations of the United States Congress to Brown University Class of 2022 and, with great humility and great pride, accept a Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree."
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May 25, 2022
Rep. Carbajal Unveils Updated Bill to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
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May 23, 2022
Padilla, Feinstein, Torres Lead Bicameral Call to Bolster Funding for Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program and Address Student Hunger and Homelessness
Sen. Alex Padilla
May 18, 2022
Padilla, Aguilar Introduce Legislation to Expand EDA University Center Program
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May 18, 2022
Cárdenas, Padilla, Salazar, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Increasing the Number of Latinos in STEM Careers
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Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Adams Lead Bicameral Push to Invest in Research & Development at HBCUs
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May 2, 2022
Washington Post - President Biden, It's Time to Cancel Student Debt
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April 27, 2022
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April 27, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee - Neguse Leads Letter Urging Investments in Textbook Affordability Program
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April 7, 2022
Padilla, Castro Introduce HERE Act to Address the Enduring Gap in College Completion for Hispanic Students
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April 6, 2022
Tweet - "@POTUS ' decision to extend the pause on student loan payments is a key step forward in Democrats' fight to help Americans struggling with rising costs. This action will ensure that families have more money in their pockets as we remain laser-focused on #BuildingABetterAmerica."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 6, 2022
Correa Statement On the Biden Administration's Announcement to Extend Student Loan Repayments
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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
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March 31, 2022
Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt
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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
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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
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March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
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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
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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
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March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
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March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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March 2, 2022
Aguilar Announces Over $400,000 for Mental Health Research at Loma Linda University
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
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Feb. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
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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. Mike Levin, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Chairman Schiff, Congressman Carson on Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
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Jan. 31, 2022
Aguilar Announces $400,000 for San Bernardino Valley College
Rep. Pete Aguilar
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. Jimmy Gomez, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Thompson Announces Over $665,000 in Funding for Touro University Workforce Training Program
Rep. Mike Thompson
Dec. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS , millions of student borrowers will have relief as we continue to battle the pandemic. I commend his action to extend the pause on student loan repayment until May and we will continue working together to make a college education affordable to all."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
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Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cardin, Van Hollen and Garamendi Urge U.S. Secretary of Education to Include Peace Corps Volunteers in new Student Loan Relief
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
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Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin, Waters Introduce CLASS Act To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court
Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Young Kim Lead Effort To Improve Financial Aid Transparency For Students And Families
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Nov. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - On Behalf of Student Loan Borrowers
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
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Politician
July 2, 2023
'This Week' Transcript 7-2-23: Former Vice President Mike Pence & Rep. Ro Khanna
Rep.Ro Khanna
May 9, 2023
DeLauro, Takano, Jayapal Call on ED to Rescind For-Profit OPM Guidance in Light of Second Class Action Lawsuit
Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 11, 2022
Congressman Issa Announces Approaching Application Deadline for U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Rep.Darrell Issa
Aug. 24, 2022
Rep. Gomez's Statement on President Biden's Historic Action to Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Aug. 24, 2022
Rep. Calvert: Biden Student Debt Plan is Unfair and Inflationary
Rep.Ken Calvert
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
Aug. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Aug. 3, 2022
Padilla Introduces College Athletes Bill of Rights
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
July 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
June 23, 2022
Costa, Owens Introduce the Bipartisan Mining Schools Act of 2022
Rep.Jim Costa
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, our nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Federal Pell Grant -- a life-changing force for equity and opportunity."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California - Rep. Takano Sends Letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in Support of the Riverside Community College District Inland Empire Technical Trade Center
Rep.Mark Takano
May 30, 2022
Tweet - "As Speaker of the House, it was my honor to bring congratulations of the United States Congress to Brown University Class of 2022 and, with great humility and great pride, accept a Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 25, 2022
Rep. Carbajal Unveils Updated Bill to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
Rep.Salud Carbajal
May 23, 2022
Padilla, Feinstein, Torres Lead Bicameral Call to Bolster Funding for Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program and Address Student Hunger and Homelessness
Sen.Alex Padilla
May 18, 2022
Padilla, Aguilar Introduce Legislation to Expand EDA University Center Program
Sen.Alex Padilla
May 18, 2022
Cárdenas, Padilla, Salazar, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Increasing the Number of Latinos in STEM Careers
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Adams Lead Bicameral Push to Invest in Research & Development at HBCUs
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
May 2, 2022
Washington Post - President Biden, It's Time to Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Ro Khanna
April 27, 2022
Rep. Aguilar And Sen. Padilla Announce Bill Expanding Eda University Centers
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
April 27, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee - Neguse Leads Letter Urging Investments in Textbook Affordability Program
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
April 7, 2022
Padilla, Castro Introduce HERE Act to Address the Enduring Gap in College Completion for Hispanic Students
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "@POTUS ' decision to extend the pause on student loan payments is a key step forward in Democrats' fight to help Americans struggling with rising costs. This action will ensure that families have more money in their pockets as we remain laser-focused on #BuildingABetterAmerica."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 6, 2022
Correa Statement On the Biden Administration's Announcement to Extend Student Loan Repayments
Rep.Lou Correa
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
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 31, 2022
Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
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.Alex Padilla, ...
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
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
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
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
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.Ted Lieu, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
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.Alex Padilla, ...
March 2, 2022
Aguilar Announces Over $400,000 for Mental Health Research at Loma Linda University
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Feb. 11, 2022
Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Retain International Graduates With Advanced STEM Degrees
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Durbine, Senators Urge CFPB to Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robin Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin, Brown, Senators Urge CFPB To Investigate Private Student Lenders' Compliance With Bankruptcy Law
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
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.Mike Levin, ...
Jan. 31, 2022
Chairman Schiff, Congressman Carson on Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
Sen.Adam Schiff
Jan. 31, 2022
Aguilar Announces $400,000 for San Bernardino Valley College
Rep.Pete Aguilar
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.Jimmy Gomez, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Thompson Announces Over $665,000 in Funding for Touro University Workforce Training Program
Rep.Mike Thompson
Dec. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Thanks to @POTUS , millions of student borrowers will have relief as we continue to battle the pandemic. I commend his action to extend the pause on student loan repayment until May and we will continue working together to make a college education affordable to all."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cardin, Van Hollen and Garamendi Urge U.S. Secretary of Education to Include Peace Corps Volunteers in new Student Loan Relief
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker, Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Institutions of Higher Education
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin, Waters Introduce CLASS Act To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court
Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Young Kim Lead Effort To Improve Financial Aid Transparency For Students And Families
Rep.Young Kim, ...
Nov. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - On Behalf of Student Loan Borrowers
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
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