College isn’t always the best path for teens By Secretary Alexander Acosta and Chairwoman Virginia Foxx When Americans make career choices, they should be encouraged to consider a broad range of options that fit their diverse talents and interests. For many, their career path will take them to higher education. That was the case for us. A university degree is right for many young people, yet it i... Read more »
Lyndon B. Johnson's Vision for Higher Education No Longer Serves Students By Chairwoman Virginia Foxx The Higher Education Act of 1965 turns 52 years old Wednesday. To call this legislation groundbreaking would only tell part of its story. It did break ground, but the evidence suggests that now we’re stuck in the mud. In the middle of the last century, the Higher Education Act was billed as a rel... Read more »
Last month, President Donald J. Trump declared opioid abuse and addiction to be a nationwide public health emergency, and called for Congress and the administration to act on the issue that impacts over 11 million Americans. The opioid epidemic has inflicted suffering and loss on thousands of victims and their families. Read more »
With more than six million jobs unfilled, addressing our nation’s skills gap is key to empowering more Americans to succeed in the workforce. That’s why promoting skills-based education — including apprenticeship programs — is a leading priority for Congress and the administration.
Unfortunately, one extreme policy could hinder an ongoing effort to encourage employers to expand innovative earn-and-learn opportunities for employees. At a recent Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing, witnesses explained how the expanded National Labor Relations Board joint employer standard undermines workforce development programs. Read more »
In Missouri and beyond, businesses stand eager to expand job growth, seek out new opportunities, and in the process, create better prospects for American workers. However, after eight years of Washington, D.C., policies that worked against employers, there’s a lot of regulatory red tape to clear out of the way. Read more »
The Higher Education Act of 1965 was promised to be a reliable pathway for students and families to receive a high-quality education and equip themselves with the skills needed to find a good-paying job. Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the budget. This is not only a major win for the American people, but it also signals that the road ahead is clear for the first comprehensive tax reform since 1986.
A report from the Council of Economic Advisers found that American families can anticipate an average $4,000 annual wage increase under the Republican pro-growth tax framework. $4,000 is no small pay raise. With more wages back in the pockets of American workers and their families, it’s irresistible to start thinking of the possibilities.
So as the finish line for tax reform comes into sight, ask yourself: what will your family do with an extra $4,000? Read more »
