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THIS WEEK: Committee Hearing on the Power of Charter Schools
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On Wednesday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold a hearing on " The Power of Charter Schools: Promoting Opportunity for America’s Students." The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Read more » Opening Statement by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chairwoman, Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing on “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services”
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Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. We’re pleased to welcome the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to his first hearing with the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Read more » HHS Secretary Azar Testifies Before Education and Workforce 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 Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to review the Department’s policies and priorities. Read more » THIS WEEK: Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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On Wednesday, June 6 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 Health and Human Services.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Read more » Religious Leaders Support the PROSPER Act
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The Committee on Education and the Workforce was notified by the following groups that a letter was sent to Speaker Paul Ryan, urging the House to vote on the PROSPER Act. Here’s what the letter had to say: Read more » 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 » Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
