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Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Brandie V. Knazze, Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services - Rep. Garcia, Chicago Members of Congress Demand Answers from City Agency on head Start and Early Head Start Changes Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Underwood Invites 14th District Students to Participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Langevin Introduce Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Wilson Reintroduces the Quality Higher Education Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children, teachers, and staff is essential." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 17, 2021 Rep. Bob Good Introduces Empowering Local Curriculum Act Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of Office of Head Start - LETTER TO HEAD START COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING SERVICES AMID NEW FUNDING PROCESS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Students of all ages go to college to better their lives--not to incur insurmountable debt. This is a welcome move by the President that will help thousands of Americans build back better from this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - King Seeking Debt Relief for Permanently Disabled Americans With Student Loans in Bipartisan Effort Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday brought good news on student loan bankruptcy reform. My FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act with @JohnCornyn is a #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough and a potential life-saver for many of those struggling with the burden of student loan debt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn Introduce New, Bipartisan Bill To Allow Federal Student Loan Borrowers To Discharge Loans In Bankruptcy Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Before Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loans, Durbin Meets With Illinois Attorney General Raoul Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @KwameRaoul for making his way down to Washington for today's @JudiciaryDems hearing on student loan bankruptcy reform. Appreciate his efforts to help ensure that students in Illinois and across the U.S. are able to obtain a quality education without a mountain of debt." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "45 million Americans carry student loan debt. 8 million are over the age of 50. These loans can stay with you for life. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can give struggling borrowers relief through bankruptcy. We can give them the fresh start they need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Student loan debt shouldn't follow you to your grave. My bipartisan bill w/@JohnCornyn would restore a pre-1998 law allowing student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy as a last resort. It's a long overdue #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a big moment. With this #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough, we can finally give student loan borrowers a real chance to discharge their federal loans as a last resort. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help @JohnCornyn and I get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown Urge Department Of Ed To Protect Students During Closure Of Fradulent Center For Excellence In Higher Education Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Robin Kelly, Donald McEachin, Yvette Clarke, Danny Davis Write Letter in Support of PBI Grant Applications Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @linakhanFTC today about a wide range of issues, from combatting predatory #4profit colleges to lowering prescription drug prices to promoting online marketplace transparency. There is important work to be done at the FTC under her leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Hirono, Booker Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Reps. Roy and Miller team up with Sen. Daines to defund colleges that help students perform DIY abortions Rep. Mary Miller, ...
July 14, 2021 LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back Rep. Darin LaHood
July 14, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $21.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Head Start Programs in Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller Questions Education Secretary Cardona on Concerning New Guidanc Rep. Mary Miller
July 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senatory Murray Urges Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving 1,600 Borrower Defense Claims For Former Westwood College Students Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Urge Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2021 Durbin, Murray, Colleagues Submit Public Comment On Rulemaking To Department Of Education, Urge Accountability Of For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 7, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly announces over $1.2 million in grant funding for local Head Start Programs Rep. Robin Kelly
July 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Democrats Urge Education Department To Expand Debt Relief For Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Urges Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2021 Bost Announces $5.7 Million in Head Start Grants Rep. Mike Bost
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "We should always be looking for ways to open the doors of higher education to more students. That's why I want to double Pell Grant awards for working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "We should always be looking for ways to open the doors of higher education to more students. That's why I want to double Pell Grant awards for working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Hirono, Murray in Introducing Bill to Double Pell Grant Awards to Help Make College More Affordable Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2021 Houlahan's Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Passes House with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Bipartisan legislation seeks greater understanding of ways the pandemic has widened gaps in education, especially for girls, students with disabilities Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 29, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Connect Student Veterans with Vet Center Resources Rep. Mike Bost
June 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin call on President Biden to extend pause on student loan payments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Brandie V. Knazze, Commissioner of the Department of Family and Support Services - Rep. Garcia, Chicago Members of Congress Demand Answers from City Agency on head Start and Early Head Start Changes Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 8, 2021 Underwood Invites 14th District Students to Participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Langevin Introduce Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Wilson Reintroduces the Quality Higher Education Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children, teachers, and staff is essential." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 17, 2021 Rep. Bob Good Introduces Empowering Local Curriculum Act Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of Office of Head Start - LETTER TO HEAD START COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING SERVICES AMID NEW FUNDING PROCESS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Students of all ages go to college to better their lives--not to incur insurmountable debt. This is a welcome move by the President that will help thousands of Americans build back better from this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - King Seeking Debt Relief for Permanently Disabled Americans With Student Loans in Bipartisan Effort Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday brought good news on student loan bankruptcy reform. My FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act with @JohnCornyn is a #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough and a potential life-saver for many of those struggling with the burden of student loan debt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn Introduce New, Bipartisan Bill To Allow Federal Student Loan Borrowers To Discharge Loans In Bankruptcy Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Before Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loans, Durbin Meets With Illinois Attorney General Raoul Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @KwameRaoul for making his way down to Washington for today's @JudiciaryDems hearing on student loan bankruptcy reform. Appreciate his efforts to help ensure that students in Illinois and across the U.S. are able to obtain a quality education without a mountain of debt." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "45 million Americans carry student loan debt. 8 million are over the age of 50. These loans can stay with you for life. But it doesn't have to be this way. We can give struggling borrowers relief through bankruptcy. We can give them the fresh start they need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Student Loan Bankruptcy Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Student loan debt shouldn't follow you to your grave. My bipartisan bill w/@JohnCornyn would restore a pre-1998 law allowing student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy as a last resort. It's a long overdue #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a big moment. With this #BipartisanBankruptcyBreakthrough, we can finally give student loan borrowers a real chance to discharge their federal loans as a last resort. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help @JohnCornyn and I get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Warren, Brown Urge Department Of Ed To Protect Students During Closure Of Fradulent Center For Excellence In Higher Education Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Robin Kelly, Donald McEachin, Yvette Clarke, Danny Davis Write Letter in Support of PBI Grant Applications Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @linakhanFTC today about a wide range of issues, from combatting predatory #4profit colleges to lowering prescription drug prices to promoting online marketplace transparency. There is important work to be done at the FTC under her leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Hirono, Booker Introduce Bill To Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Adjunct Professors Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Reps. Roy and Miller team up with Sen. Daines to defund colleges that help students perform DIY abortions Rep.Mary Miller, ...
July 14, 2021 LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back Rep.Darin LaHood
July 14, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $21.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Head Start Programs in Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller Questions Education Secretary Cardona on Concerning New Guidanc Rep.Mary Miller
July 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senatory Murray Urges Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education Approving 1,600 Borrower Defense Claims For Former Westwood College Students Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Urge Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2021 Durbin, Murray, Colleagues Submit Public Comment On Rulemaking To Department Of Education, Urge Accountability Of For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 7, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly announces over $1.2 million in grant funding for local Head Start Programs Rep.Robin Kelly
July 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Democrats Urge Education Department To Expand Debt Relief For Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Urges Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2021 Bost Announces $5.7 Million in Head Start Grants Rep.Mike Bost
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "We should always be looking for ways to open the doors of higher education to more students. That's why I want to double Pell Grant awards for working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "We should always be looking for ways to open the doors of higher education to more students. That's why I want to double Pell Grant awards for working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Hirono, Murray in Introducing Bill to Double Pell Grant Awards to Help Make College More Affordable Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 29, 2021 Houlahan's Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Passes House with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Bipartisan legislation seeks greater understanding of ways the pandemic has widened gaps in education, especially for girls, students with disabilities Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 29, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Connect Student Veterans with Vet Center Resources Rep.Mike Bost
June 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin call on President Biden to extend pause on student loan payments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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