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What You May Have Missed During Last Week’s Hearing with Secretary DeVos
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Last week, members of the Committee on the Education and the Workforce had the opportunity to question Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about many different priorities for the future of education in this country. Read more » PROSPER Act Featured on CBN News
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House Chairwoman Behind New Education Reform Bill Knows Financial Burden College Can Bring Read more » Opening Statement of Rep. Byrne (R-AL), Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Hearing on “Regulatory Reform: Unleashing Economic Opportunity for Workers and Employers”
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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 support American workers. Read more » ICYMI: Congress, pass the PROSPER Act for federal student aid reform
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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 special interest bonanza. It shields traditional colleges from marketplace competition, weaves a labyrinthine web of student aid options, packs on the pork, and in the last administration served as a pretext for the Department of Education to invent politically charged regulations. Read more » Subcommittee Talks Regulatory Reform and Economic Growth
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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. Read 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.”
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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 parents and students are concerned and even scared. I hope today will be an opportunity for all of u... Read more » Education Secretary DeVos Testifies Before House Committee
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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. Read more » ICYMI: Rep. Virginia Foxx: Honor the class of 2018 by giving their successors a better deal
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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. Read more » THIS WEEK: Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education and Subcommittee Hearing on Regulatory Reform
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On Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold a hearing on "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education." Read more » Committee Members Introduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Today, Members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce introduced four bipartisan bills to comprehensively address the opioid public health crisis: Read more » Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
