Dear Secretary Duncan: Over the past four years, the Department of Education has embraced an active regulatory approach to define program quality. We urge you to abandon these efforts and instead let Congress address these issues as part of the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. In 2010 the Department of Education advanced several “program integrity” regulations. Over the last y... Read more »
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today approved legislation that will help Americans balance family and work. Introduced by Representative Martha Roby (R-AL), the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406) was approved by a vote of 23 to 14. “Today we've taken an important step toward providing workers the flexibility they need to bet... Read more »
Right now the House Education and the Workforce Committee is considering the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406), a commonsense proposal that will help more Americans balance family and work. Opponents of H.R. 1406 claim the proposal is unnecessary because current law already allows for workplace flexibility. However, a quick look at the facts helps set the record straight: FACT: ... Read more »
Right now the House Education and the Workforce Committee is considering the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406), a commonsense proposal that will help more Americans balance family and work. Opponents of H.R. 1406 claim the proposal will allow employers to force workers to choose comp time instead of overtime pay. However, a quick look at the facts helps set the record straight: ... Read more »
For many Americans, balancing the demands of family and work is extremely difficult. Supporting a family is about more than providing an income. It’s about spending time with loved ones, cherishing good moments, caring for each other during difficult times. No doubt some workers would seize an opportunity to earn a few extra dollars, perhaps to cover an unexpected home repair or purchase a student... Read more »
Right now the House Education and the Workforce Committee is considering the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406), a commonsense proposal that will help more Americans balance family and work. Opponents of H.R. 1406 claim the proposal will result in employees working longer hours for less pay. However, a quick look at the facts helps set the record straight: FACT: Receiving paid ti... Read more »
Right now the House Education and the Workforce Committee is considering the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (H.R. 1406), a commonsense proposal that will help more Americans balance family and work. Opponents of H.R. 1406 claim the proposal will allow employers to control when workers use their comp time. However, a quick look at the facts helps set the record straight: FACT: Under H.R. ... Read more »
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), today held a hearing entitled, “Keeping College Within Reach: The Role of Federal Student Aid Programs.” During the hearing, members and higher education experts discussed the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, and explored the question of whether the federal government should main... Read more »
On Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00 a.m., Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) will join Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) to host a field hearing entitled “Health Care Challenges Facing North Carolina’s Workers and Job Creators.” The hearing will take place at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, South Campus, Building 1000, Room 106, located at 1531 Trinity Church Road... Read more »
In the coming months, we will work together to reauthorize the Higher Education Act. Established in 1965, this law is intended to help low- and middle-income students earn a degree. The 2008 reauthorization of the law included several provisions to help enhance transparency, requiring colleges and universities to make information about price, demographics, financial aid, and graduation rates avail... Read more »
