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March 26, 2015
Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, and Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education - Pell Grant Funding
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2015
Letter to Tom Cole, Chairman of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Rosa DeLauro, Ranking member of the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Funding for Job Training
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 25, 2015
Senators Introduce Budget Amendment to Let Students Refinance Crushing Student Loan Debt
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2015
Senators Introduce Budget Amendment to Let Students Refinance Crushing Student Loan Debt
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2015
Warren, Reed, Courtney Introduce Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act to Tackle Student Debt
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 12, 2015
Oregonian: Rep. Bonamici Aims to Protect Sexual-Assault Victims' Privacy on College Campuses
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 12, 2015
Education Drive: Congresswoman Seeks to Close Student Privacy 'Loophole'
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Questions Gap in College Students' Medical Privacy
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2015
Letter to Kathleen M. Styles, Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Education - Addressing Campus Sexual Assault
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 10, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Statement on Passing of Oregon Statesman Dave Frohnmayer
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 28, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Statement on Subcommittee Assignments for 114th Congress
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 21, 2015
Portland Business Journal: Oregon Democrats Stand Behind Obama's State of the Union Messages
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 20, 2015
Merkley State of the Union Reaction: "Let's Seize this Moment for a Bold, Middle-Class Opportunity Agenda"
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 6, 2015
Bonamici Sworn In to 114th Congress
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 6, 2014
Hillsboro Tribune - Wyden, Bonamici Tap Into Student Concerns, Interests
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2014
Harkin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Worthless and Predatory Degree Programs
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 16, 2014
The Continuing Resolution
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 13, 2014
KBND - Senator Merkley Pushes for a Bill to Reduce Student Debt
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 12, 2014
American Federation of Teachers - Oregon Endorses Jeff Merkley
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 11, 2014
Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act -- Motion to Proceed
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, and Jack Lew, Secretary of the Treasury - Developing a Comprehensive Guide of Higher Education Tax Credits for High School Students and Families
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 18, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education and Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury - Raise Awareness of Higher Education Tax Credits
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2014
Bipartisan Coalition of House Members Introduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to Combat Sexual Assault at Colleges and Universities
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 31, 2014
Congress Passes Merkley Bill in Veterans Compromise
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 28, 2014
Bipartisan Merkley Bill Included in Veterans Compromise
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Champions Financial Counseling Bill For Students
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 24, 2014
Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 10, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Statement in Support of Improved Financial Counseling for Students with College Loans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 26, 2014
Merkley Holds Hearing on Economic Challenges Facing Young Workers and Recent Grads
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 24, 2014
Wyden Calls For Lower Student Debt From The Start
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 24, 2014
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Improving Education Tax Incentives and Lowering Student Debt from the Start
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 16, 2014
The Daily Astorian - Merkley: Seize 'The American Dream'
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 11, 2014
Republican Blockade of Student Loan Bill Leaves Students and Economy Behind
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 9, 2014
Shocking Numbers
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 9, 2014
Merkley Welcomes Expansion of Income-Based Student Loan Repayment Options
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to be Secretary of Health and Human Services - Continued
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 27, 2014
Letter to Ashley Higgins, United States Department of Education - Gainful Employment Rule
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 6, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 6, 2014
Merkley Teams Up With Warren on Bill to Reduce Debt Burden for Student Borrowers
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 6, 2014
"Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act" Would Allow Borrowers to Refinance Existing Student Loans at Today's Rates
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 2, 2014
As Families Consider New Financial Aid Offers, Merkley Announces Cosponsorship of Legislation to Refinance High-Interest Student Loans
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 28, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, Regarding College Banking Practices and Federal Student Aid
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 22, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education - Prohibit Harmful Banking Practices Targeting College Campuses
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 29, 2014
Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education - Campus Sexual Assaults
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 20, 2013
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Pilot Innovative Strategy to Help Middle Class Families Pay For College
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Aug. 9, 2013
Merkley Unveils Legislation Making College More Affordable for Middle-Class Students
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 31, 2013
Bonamici Votes for Student Loan Compromise
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 24, 2013
Merkley Statement on Student Loans Deal
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2013
Smarter Solutions for Students Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Date
Title
Politician
March 26, 2015
Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education, and Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education - Pell Grant Funding
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2015
Letter to Tom Cole, Chairman of Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Rosa DeLauro, Ranking member of the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Funding for Job Training
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 25, 2015
Senators Introduce Budget Amendment to Let Students Refinance Crushing Student Loan Debt
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 25, 2015
Senators Introduce Budget Amendment to Let Students Refinance Crushing Student Loan Debt
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 18, 2015
Warren, Reed, Courtney Introduce Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act to Tackle Student Debt
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 12, 2015
Oregonian: Rep. Bonamici Aims to Protect Sexual-Assault Victims' Privacy on College Campuses
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 12, 2015
Education Drive: Congresswoman Seeks to Close Student Privacy 'Loophole'
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Questions Gap in College Students' Medical Privacy
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2015
Letter to Kathleen M. Styles, Chief Privacy Officer of the Department of Education - Addressing Campus Sexual Assault
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 10, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Statement on Passing of Oregon Statesman Dave Frohnmayer
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 28, 2015
Rep. Bonamici Statement on Subcommittee Assignments for 114th Congress
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 21, 2015
Portland Business Journal: Oregon Democrats Stand Behind Obama's State of the Union Messages
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Jan. 20, 2015
Merkley State of the Union Reaction: "Let's Seize this Moment for a Bold, Middle-Class Opportunity Agenda"
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 6, 2015
Bonamici Sworn In to 114th Congress
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Nov. 6, 2014
Hillsboro Tribune - Wyden, Bonamici Tap Into Student Concerns, Interests
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2014
Harkin, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Worthless and Predatory Degree Programs
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 16, 2014
The Continuing Resolution
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 13, 2014
KBND - Senator Merkley Pushes for a Bill to Reduce Student Debt
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 12, 2014
American Federation of Teachers - Oregon Endorses Jeff Merkley
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 11, 2014
Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act -- Motion to Proceed
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 4, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, and Jack Lew, Secretary of the Treasury - Developing a Comprehensive Guide of Higher Education Tax Credits for High School Students and Families
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 18, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education and Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury - Raise Awareness of Higher Education Tax Credits
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 4, 2014
Bipartisan Coalition of House Members Introduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to Combat Sexual Assault at Colleges and Universities
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 31, 2014
Congress Passes Merkley Bill in Veterans Compromise
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 28, 2014
Bipartisan Merkley Bill Included in Veterans Compromise
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Champions Financial Counseling Bill For Students
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 24, 2014
Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 10, 2014
Rep. Bonamici Statement in Support of Improved Financial Counseling for Students with College Loans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 26, 2014
Merkley Holds Hearing on Economic Challenges Facing Young Workers and Recent Grads
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 24, 2014
Wyden Calls For Lower Student Debt From The Start
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 24, 2014
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Improving Education Tax Incentives and Lowering Student Debt from the Start
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 16, 2014
The Daily Astorian - Merkley: Seize 'The American Dream'
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 11, 2014
Republican Blockade of Student Loan Bill Leaves Students and Economy Behind
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 9, 2014
Shocking Numbers
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 9, 2014
Merkley Welcomes Expansion of Income-Based Student Loan Repayment Options
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to be Secretary of Health and Human Services - Continued
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 4, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 27, 2014
Letter to Ashley Higgins, United States Department of Education - Gainful Employment Rule
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 6, 2014
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 6, 2014
Merkley Teams Up With Warren on Bill to Reduce Debt Burden for Student Borrowers
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 6, 2014
"Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act" Would Allow Borrowers to Refinance Existing Student Loans at Today's Rates
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 2, 2014
As Families Consider New Financial Aid Offers, Merkley Announces Cosponsorship of Legislation to Refinance High-Interest Student Loans
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 28, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, Regarding College Banking Practices and Federal Student Aid
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 22, 2014
Letter to Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education - Prohibit Harmful Banking Practices Targeting College Campuses
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 29, 2014
Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education - Campus Sexual Assaults
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 20, 2013
Merkley Introduces Legislation to Pilot Innovative Strategy to Help Middle Class Families Pay For College
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Aug. 9, 2013
Merkley Unveils Legislation Making College More Affordable for Middle-Class Students
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 31, 2013
Bonamici Votes for Student Loan Compromise
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 24, 2013
Merkley Statement on Student Loans Deal
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2013
Smarter Solutions for Students Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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