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Higher Education

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Education Regulations: Weighing the Burden on Schools and Students"
Mar 1, 2011 - Today’s hearing is the first in a series the committee will convene to examine federal rules and regulations that are undermining the strength of the nation’s education system. Education is critical to fostering a competitive workforce, encouraging a strong economy, and improving the prosperity of f... More

Kline Statement: Full Committee Organizational Meeting
Jan 25, 2011 - Good morning. Let me begin by welcoming the Members of the Committee, staff, and guests to our first meeting of the 112th Congress. There are many new faces in the room, and with those new faces comes a new degree of eagerness and excitement to get to work. I also am pleased to welcome back a number... More

Guthrie Statement: Hearing on the Department of Education Inspector General’s Review of Standards for Program Length in Higher Education
Jun 17, 2010 - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and good morning. The topic of today’s hearing, broadly speaking, is accreditation. It is a system of peer review and program approval that has a long history in American higher education. Accreditation is widely viewed as a seal of approval – a sign of program quality. In ou... More

Guthrie Statement: Hearing on the Oversight of Low-Income and Minority-Serving Institutions
May 27, 2010 - This hearing is about the Government Accountability Office’s recent findings concerning the Department of Education’s oversight and monitoring of federal funds intended to support low-income and minority-serving institutions. Federal funds flow to these institutions primarily through programs author... More

Guthrie Statement: Hearing on "Ensuring Student Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid"
Oct 14, 2009 - This hearing is about how the federal government works with all institutions of higher education to ensure that the student eligibility requirements for federal student aid outlined in the Higher Education Act are being met. I understand that there is significant history on this topic before us and ... More

Kline Statement: Markup of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
Jul 21, 2009 - I have to confess a certain feeling of ‘déjà vu all over again’ as we prepare to vote on yet another budget reconciliation bill that vastly expands the reach of government. Last week, we approved a plan that sets up the federal government to take control of our health care system. This morning, we’l... More

Guthrie Statement: Markup of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
Jul 21, 2009 - I appreciate the opportunity to speak, but I regret that my comments will be in opposition to the bill before us. I was named Ranking Member on the Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness Subcommittee earlier this year with great excitement. After all, workforce development and high... More

McKeon Statement: Hearing on “Increasing Student Aid through Loan Reform”
May 21, 2009 - Education – especially a college education – is an engine that drives the American Dream. I would like to see this committee do what it can to help those American Dreams come true. And student loans are one tool that allows students and families to pursue that dream. Today, we are going to hear abou... More

McKeon Statement: Hearing on “The Obama Administration’s Education Agenda”
May 20, 2009 - Thank you, Chairman Miller and good morning. And good morning to you, Mr. Secretary. Thank you for appearing before this committee. I hope your testimony will be the start of a good, meaningful conversation today about the future of education in America. I also hope this conversation can lead to com... More

McKeon Statement to the Budget Committee on Federal Student Loan Programs
Mar 11, 2009 - Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the top Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, submitted the following statement today to the U.S. House Budget Committee regarding budget proposals for FY 2010. Statement of Howard P. “Buck” McKeon To The Budget Committee of the House of Rep... More

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