On Wednesday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled, "The Budget and Policy Proposals of the U.S. Department of Education."The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The administration has proposed a $94.3 billion budget for the Department of Education for Fi... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement upon the release of the Department of Labor’s employment report for February 2011: “While the creation of 192,000 new jobs in February is encouraging, we still must do more to promote economic growth and stability. “For too long, leaders in Washington have allowed government spending to spira... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN), and Subcommittee on Health, Labor, Employment, and Pensions Chairman Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) today released a letter sent to leaders of the National Labor Relations Board in response to their concerns about the House Republican budget plan that would reduce government spending by more than $100 billion. “The American people... Read more »
The U.S. House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing today to examine recent regulatory and policy changes aimed at improving mine safety. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Secretary Joseph Main testified as the sole hearing witness. During the hearing, Committee Members expressed concerns about a March 25, 2010 report released by MSHA’s accoun... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government through March 18, 2011: “Instituting a responsible budget is the first step toward putting our nation back on the path to prosperity. For too long, leaders in Washington h... Read more »
On Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing entitled “Examining Recent Regulatory and Enforcement Actions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Over the last six months, the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Ad... Read more »
The U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing today to examine the scope of federal education mandates, including data collection requirements and paperwork burdens, and analyze how compliance with these mandates creates unnecessary hurdles for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. “We have to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively. But we must also ensu... Read more »
On Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled “Education Regulations: Weighing the Burden on Schools and Students.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. During the hearing, the Committee will examine the scope of federal education mandates, includi... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after an amendment to deny funds for implementing and enforcing the gainful employment regulation passed by a bipartisan vote of 289 to 136: "Today's overwhelming bipartisan vote in support of a new approach to gainful employment is more than a victory for Congress; it is a victory on behalf ... Read more »
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress took to the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to a job-destroying education regulation. The regulation would impose arbritary requirements on proprietary schools, denying access to students and undermining the strength of the American workforce. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) “I rise in support of this amendment that will prohibit the use... Read more »
