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The Committee on Education and the Workforce received the following letter from President Mitch Daniels of Purdue University praising the PROSPER Act. Here is what President Daniels had to say: Read more »

Hardworking Americans across the country search every day for a good-paying job that will lead them to a successful career and prosperous life. Presently, the American workforce faces a shortage of 6 million skilled workers – a number expected to reach 11 million by 2022. The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been working throughout this Congress to address the ever-growing skills gap t... Read more »

The piece was quick to criticize the major reforms to student financial aid, but missed many key facts the actual impact of the major reforms within the legislation. Read more »

Students and families across the country continue to see tuition costs for postsecondary education rise, and institutions of higher education are no longer serving students who are seeking a degree. Read more »

A recent piece in the Wall Street Journal notes that the cost of achieving a postsecondary education from a public institution continues to rise as states make financial cuts to public higher education. Read more »

Congress must act before America falls into a student loan debt crisis By Andy Puzder — Tuesday, March 27, 2018 "Congress should act before we experience a collapse in the student debt market similar to the collapse in the subprime mortgage market that led to the recession after the 2008 financial crisis. Fortunately, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by former educator ... Read more »

Last week, the Committee on Education and the Workforce examined the Corporation for National and Community Service's (CNCS) ability to fulfill its purpose as a government agency. Read more »

The PROSPER Act will bring major reforms to the student financial aid system that is currently not serving the best interests of students and families who are pursuing a postsecondary education. Find out more about how the PROSPER Act will bring accountability and simplicity to the student loan system for future generations. Read more »

American taxpayers deserve to see their tax dollars spent efficiently and effectively. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is entrusted with annual appropriations to the tune of $1 billion, and the Corporation has a responsibility to ensure that each and every taxpayer dollar is accurately accounted for and benefits its intended recipients. Read more »

People who dedicate their lives to service in the community are in a privileged position to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable men and women. The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)’s mission is to help and serve communities in need, and CNCS is entrusted with millions of taxpayer dollars each year to meet this objective. This is no small responsibility, and CNCS has an... Read more »