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Sept. 21, 2022
Pingree, House Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Domestic Violence Survivors Are No Longer Responsible for Former Spouses' Loan Debt
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 15, 2022
Reps. Pingree, Harshbarger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Medical Students Have Equal Access to Residency Programs
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Sept. 6, 2022
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bill to Address Hazing on College Campuses
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 24, 2022
Golden Announces Opposition to Biden Administration Move to Forgive Student Debt for Borrowers Making up to $125,000
Rep. Jared Golden
Aug. 24, 2022
Pingree: With Cancellation of Student Debt, President Biden Has Improved Financial Health of 48 Million Americans
Rep. Chellie Pingree
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. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 16, 2022
Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications
Sen. Angus King, ...
May 5, 2022
Gorham Student to Attend U.S. Military Academy
Rep. Chellie Pingree
May 2, 2022
Helping First Generation College Students Achieve a Bright Future
Sen. Susan Collins
May 2, 2022
Senators Collins, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Families More Easily Save for College
Sen. Susan Collins
April 5, 2022
Buxton Student to Attend U.S. Military Academy
Rep. Chellie Pingree
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. Angus King, ...
March 10, 2022
U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
Sen. Angus King, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
March 2, 2022
Bowdoin Student to Attend Air Force Academy
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patricia Murray, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, and Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Klobuchar, Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Action to Address Hazing on College Campuses
Sen. Angus King, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Collins, King, Announce $500,000 to Support Aquaculture Training Program in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 3, 2021
Maine Delegation Challenges Department of Education Decision to Deny Funding to UMaine Farmington College Prep Program
Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - UMaine Farmington GEAR UP Grant
Rep. Jared Golden, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Baldwin, Collins, Rosen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Grow and Support the Infectious Disease and Pandemic Preparedness Workforce
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Senator Collins Secures Nearly $4.6 Million in Funding Bill to Support Workforce Development in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 20, 2021
Senators King, Coons, Portman Applaud Education Department for Discharging Outstanding Loans for More than 323,000 Americans with a Permanent Disability
Sen. Angus King
Aug. 16, 2021
King Backs Bipartisan Push for Cybersecurity Training at HBCUs, Schools with Higher Student Diversity
Sen. Angus King
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. Angus King, ...
July 12, 2021
Collins, Reed Introduce PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
July 8, 2021
Collins, Tester, Baldwin Lead Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students
Sen. Susan Collins
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. Angus King, ...
July 2, 2021
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $5.6 Million to Support and Expand Apprenticeship Programs Across Maine
Sen. Angus King
June 23, 2021
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2.3 Million to Support UMaine's Development of Wireless Sensors
Sen. Susan Collins
May 11, 2021
Pingree Announces More Than $105 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
Rep. Chellie Pingree
May 7, 2021
Pingree Announces $100,000 Grant to UMaine for Wood Innovation
Rep. Chellie Pingree
April 21, 2021
Portman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief to Parents of Children with Disabilities
Sen. Angus King, ...
April 13, 2021
Senator Collins Applauds Decision to Close Confucius Institute at USM
Sen. Susan Collins
March 24, 2021
Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen TRIO Programs That Assist First-generation, Low-income Students Seeking a College Education
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Collins, Tester, Capito, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Strengthen TRIO Programs That Assist First-Generation, Low-Income Students Seeking a College Education
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Stefanik, Harder Introduce Success for Rural Students and Communities Act, Senators Collins, Hassan Lead in Senate
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Sens. Collins, Hassan & Reps. Stefanik, Harder Introduce Legislation to Help Rural Students and Communities Succeed
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
March 22, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Susan Collins
March 18, 2021
Burr, King Renew Bipartisan Effort to Reform Student Loan Repayment Programs
Sen. Angus King, ...
March 18, 2021
King, Burr Renew Bipartisan Effort to Improve Student Loan Repayment Process
Sen. Angus King
March 8, 2021
King Introduces Legislation to Ease Burden of Student Debt, Empower Borrowers, Stimulate Economy
Sen. Angus King
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen. Angus King, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Rosen Urges Study of Pandemic's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Sen. Angus King, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 for Wabanaki Educational Program at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept, of Education - King Fights for Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Access "Critical Relief" from Coronavirus Bills
Sen. Angus King, ...
Oct. 7, 2020
Senator Collins' Statement on Alfond Foundation's $500 Million Gift to Support Higher Education in Maine
Sen. Susan Collins
Sept. 24, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Carper Resolution Designating September as Campus Fire Safety Month
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $3 Million for University of Maine STEM Programs
Sen. Angus King, ...
July 31, 2020
On Teleconference, King Connects with Student Veterans in the University of Maine System
Sen. Angus King
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Politician
Sept. 21, 2022
Pingree, House Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Domestic Violence Survivors Are No Longer Responsible for Former Spouses' Loan Debt
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 15, 2022
Reps. Pingree, Harshbarger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Medical Students Have Equal Access to Residency Programs
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Sept. 6, 2022
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bill to Address Hazing on College Campuses
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 24, 2022
Golden Announces Opposition to Biden Administration Move to Forgive Student Debt for Borrowers Making up to $125,000
Rep.Jared Golden
Aug. 24, 2022
Pingree: With Cancellation of Student Debt, President Biden Has Improved Financial Health of 48 Million Americans
Rep.Chellie Pingree
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.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 16, 2022
Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications
Sen.Angus King, ...
May 5, 2022
Gorham Student to Attend U.S. Military Academy
Rep.Chellie Pingree
May 2, 2022
Helping First Generation College Students Achieve a Bright Future
Sen.Susan Collins
May 2, 2022
Senators Collins, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Families More Easily Save for College
Sen.Susan Collins
April 5, 2022
Buxton Student to Attend U.S. Military Academy
Rep.Chellie Pingree
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.Angus King, ...
March 10, 2022
U.S. Sens. Smith, Durbin, King, Sinema, Rep. Neguse Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable
Sen.Angus King, ...
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
March 2, 2022
Bowdoin Student to Attend Air Force Academy
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patricia Murray, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, and Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions - Klobuchar, Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Action to Address Hazing on College Campuses
Sen.Angus King, ...
Jan. 24, 2022
Collins, King, Announce $500,000 to Support Aquaculture Training Program in Maine
Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 3, 2021
Maine Delegation Challenges Department of Education Decision to Deny Funding to UMaine Farmington College Prep Program
Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary US Department of Education - UMaine Farmington GEAR UP Grant
Rep.Jared Golden, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Baldwin, Collins, Rosen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Grow and Support the Infectious Disease and Pandemic Preparedness Workforce
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Senator Collins Secures Nearly $4.6 Million in Funding Bill to Support Workforce Development in Maine
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 20, 2021
Senators King, Coons, Portman Applaud Education Department for Discharging Outstanding Loans for More than 323,000 Americans with a Permanent Disability
Sen.Angus King
Aug. 16, 2021
King Backs Bipartisan Push for Cybersecurity Training at HBCUs, Schools with Higher Student Diversity
Sen.Angus King
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.Angus King, ...
July 12, 2021
Collins, Reed Introduce PASS Act to Help Make Higher Education More Affordable & Accessible
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
July 8, 2021
Collins, Tester, Baldwin Lead Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students
Sen.Susan Collins
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.Angus King, ...
July 2, 2021
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $5.6 Million to Support and Expand Apprenticeship Programs Across Maine
Sen.Angus King
June 23, 2021
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $2.3 Million to Support UMaine's Development of Wireless Sensors
Sen.Susan Collins
May 11, 2021
Pingree Announces More Than $105 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
Rep.Chellie Pingree
May 7, 2021
Pingree Announces $100,000 Grant to UMaine for Wood Innovation
Rep.Chellie Pingree
April 21, 2021
Portman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief to Parents of Children with Disabilities
Sen.Angus King, ...
April 13, 2021
Senator Collins Applauds Decision to Close Confucius Institute at USM
Sen.Susan Collins
March 24, 2021
Senator Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen TRIO Programs That Assist First-generation, Low-income Students Seeking a College Education
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Collins, Tester, Capito, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Strengthen TRIO Programs That Assist First-Generation, Low-Income Students Seeking a College Education
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Stefanik, Harder Introduce Success for Rural Students and Communities Act, Senators Collins, Hassan Lead in Senate
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 23, 2021
Sens. Collins, Hassan & Reps. Stefanik, Harder Introduce Legislation to Help Rural Students and Communities Succeed
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
March 22, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Susan Collins
March 18, 2021
Burr, King Renew Bipartisan Effort to Reform Student Loan Repayment Programs
Sen.Angus King, ...
March 18, 2021
King, Burr Renew Bipartisan Effort to Improve Student Loan Repayment Process
Sen.Angus King
March 8, 2021
King Introduces Legislation to Ease Burden of Student Debt, Empower Borrowers, Stimulate Economy
Sen.Angus King
Dec. 23, 2020
Durbin, King, Smith, Sinema Secure $7 Million For Competitive Grants Supporting Open Textbooks In Year-End Funding Bill
Sen.Angus King, ...
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Rosen Urges Study of Pandemic's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Sen.Angus King, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $300,000 for Wabanaki Educational Program at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Oct. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept, of Education - King Fights for Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Access "Critical Relief" from Coronavirus Bills
Sen.Angus King, ...
Oct. 7, 2020
Senator Collins' Statement on Alfond Foundation's $500 Million Gift to Support Higher Education in Maine
Sen.Susan Collins
Sept. 24, 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins, Carper Resolution Designating September as Campus Fire Safety Month
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $3 Million for University of Maine STEM Programs
Sen.Angus King, ...
July 31, 2020
On Teleconference, King Connects with Student Veterans in the University of Maine System
Sen.Angus King
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