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PROSPER Act Featured on CBN News
May 24, 2018 - House Chairwoman Behind New Education Reform Bill Knows Financial Burden College Can Bring By Abigail Robertson — May 22, 2018 WASHINGTON – With the rise of community colleges and a new emphasis on vocational skills, the nature of secondary education is changing. CBN News recently interviewed a law... More

Opening Statement of Rep. Byrne (R-AL), Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Hearing on “Regulatory Reform: Unleashing Economic Opportunity for Workers and Employers”
May 23, 2018 - Despite the significant improvements to the economy thanks to regulatory reform and Republican-led tax reform efforts, more work is needed to build on this success. We still have 6.3 million Americans out of work, and we cannot afford to stop looking for ways to improve economic conditions and suppo... More

ICYMI: Congress, pass the PROSPER Act for federal student aid reform
May 23, 2018 - By Rachelle Peterson — May 23, 2018 It has been 53 years since President Lyndon Johnson signed the Higher Education Act into law, and 10 years since it was reauthorized, under President Obama. Over the years, the law — which touches nearly every aspect of higher education — has turned into a specia... More

Subcommittee Talks Regulatory Reform and Economic Growth
May 23, 2018 - Today, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), held a hearing to discuss ongoing Congressional and administration efforts to deliver regulatory reform and promote economic growth. “Not all regulations are bad, but today’s hearing will explore the benefits of ... More

Opening Statement of Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Chairwoman, Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing on “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education.”
May 22, 2018 - Just a few days ago, we experienced yet another tragedy, this time at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Madam Secretary, I hope we’ll hear from you today about the work of the Commission on School Safety. I know state and local school districts are struggling with how to address this issue, and I know ... More

Education Secretary DeVos Testifies Before House Committee
May 22, 2018 - Today, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), held an oversight hearing with Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to review the Department’s policies and priorities. As Chairwoman Foxx said in her opening remarks: “Secretary DeVos has made it cle... More

ICYMI: Rep. Virginia Foxx: Honor the class of 2018 by giving their successors a better deal
May 21, 2018 - By Chairwoman Virginia Foxx — May 17, 2018 Graduation season is upon us once again, and for millions of Americans who are finally about to get their hands on a baccalaureate degree, the road has been longer and more expensive than ever. Far too many students graduating with what they thought would ... More

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ICYMI 📺 PROSPER Act Featured on CBN News Rep. Virginia Foxx: "Postsecondary education should be focused on students and what are the needs of the students.”... READ MORE