Dear Secretary Duncan: Congress passed the Data Quality Act to ensure the federal government utilizes reliable and accurate data as it develops guidelines and regulations. Under the Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires federal agencies to publish guidelines for the purpose of “ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information (including sta... Read more »
Rep. John Kline, Chairman of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee, today expressed strong concern with administration proposals and policies that are having a chilling effect on America’s job creators. For 20 consecutive months unemployment has remained above 9 percent and 14.5 million Americans remain unemployed. It is imperative government policies not undermine efforts by entrep... Read more »
Good afternoon and welcome to our first hearing of the 112th Congress. I appreciate the time our witnesses have spared to be with us today. Whether you are a governor, a small manufacturer, or an economist, your time is valuable and we are grateful for your participation today. It is no secret the American workforce faces significant challenges. For 20 consecutive months unemployment has remained ... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today in support of bipartisan legislation that will reauthorize the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program: “Since 2004, the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program has provided meaningful choices and real hope to parents and students in the District of Columbia. Clear evidence of the program’s s... Read more »
U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: On education reform… “The quality of our schools has a direct impact on the competitiveness of our workforce, and as chairman, jobs and competitiveness will be leading priorities for the committee. The president’s vocal support wil... Read more »
While adoption of the committee oversight plan is a routine procedure, it is one that is important to the business the committee will conduct over the next two years. Oversight helps to ensure the work we do is well informed and that Congress properly performs its responsibility of providing a check on the power of our co-equal branches of government. Our oversight efforts will reflect the reality... Read more »
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 of members who bring invaluable experience from their years of distinguished service. There is an o... Read more »
On Wednesday, January 25, 2011 at 2 p.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing on “The State of the American Workforce” in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Since the Great Recession began in December of 2007, more than 7 million jobs have been lost. While the National Bureau of Economic Research has stated th... Read more »
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold its full committee organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. in 2175 Rayburn House Office Building. At the organizational meeting, the Committee will consider: 1. Adoption of the Committee rules 2. Adoption of the Committee oversight plan; and 3. Subcommittee assignments. # # # Read more »
Dear Mr. Dodaro: We respectfully request a review of the scope and efficacy of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs. Many experts agree that STEM programs, when properly focused, can help ensure a competitive workforce in the future. While it is critical for the United States to have an internationally competitive workforce, it is equally important to ensure... Read more »
