The Biden administration is putting the retirement security of millions of Americans at risk. The Biden administration’s new rule—which enables and encourages retirement fiduciaries to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors—will allow activist investors to funnel retirees’ savings into progressive, left-wing causes. Moreover, ESG funds are notorious underperformers and relati... Read more »
Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding Biden’s illegal student loan debt scheme. Here’s a look at the most commonly heard myths, and the facts this administration is leaving behind. Myth: Student loan forgiveness is critical to ensuring millions of Americans are not buried under a mountain of debt. Fact: There is no such thing as “forgiveness,” and student loan debt does not go away... Read more »
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the Biden administration’s student loan bailout which, if enacted, would cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars. Here’s what you need to know about President Biden’s illegal and radical student loan scam: BACKGROUND: President Biden is violating his oath of office and exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to push through his radical free colleg... Read more »
Yesterday's Education and the Workforce Committee hearing covered the importance of improving workforce development programs and increasing accountability in postsecondary education. With more than 11 million unfilled jobs in the United States, and more than six million Americans unemployed, Republican lawmakers pointed out the importance of addressing the skills gap. “[W]e need to ensure our nati... Read more »
“From elementary school to law school, the state of this nation’s education system is deeply troubling at every level,” Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said in her opening statement during the Education and the Workforce Committee’s first hearing of the 118th Congress. Education is the building block of a self-governed society and a thriving workforce. If our nation’s education system isn’t strong... Read more »
Here’s the rub: America’s workforce, job creators, and students are caught in an inescapable riptide—and President Biden’s futile policies are to blame. For these men and women, there are no life preservers in sight. In his State of the Union address last night, President Biden doubled down on the same proposals that will plunge America into even further ruin. Biden: “Pass the PRO Act because work... Read more »
Today, on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, House Republicans are introducing legislation to protect women’s sports. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Greg Steube, will strengthen Title IX’s existing protections for women, ensure a level playing field for female athletes, and protect the law from the Biden administration’s radical regulatory scheme. ... Read more »
What do Americans want from K-12 education? The answers may surprise you. According to a new report by Populace Insight, called the Purpose of Education Index, most Americans want K-12 education to be focused on practical skills and outcomes—not college attendance. In fact, respondents ranked college attendance 47 out of 57 when it comes to education priorities, with most Americans expressing a de... Read more »
If you weren’t scrolling through the Education Department’s (ED) recent financial statement—you missed a doozy! On page 116, KPMG says it can’t audit 2022 because ED can’t support its forgiveness estimates. The financial report released by the Department is a sham. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) said: "The Department is blatantly lying about how much taxpayer... Read more »
Each time the majority in the House of Representatives flips between Democrats and Republicans, the name of this Committee changes. When Democrats control the House, the name is “Committee on Education and Labor,” while Republicans rebrand it as “the Committee on Education and the Workforce.” But why does that matter? “Labor” is an antiquated term that excludes individuals who contribute to the Am... Read more »
