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Press Releases - 107th Congress
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Second Session
January 2003
December 2002
November 2002
Pennsylvania, Mississippi Schools Lead by Example in Implementing No Child Left Behind Reforms - November 1, 2002
October 2002
Rep. Castle’s Education Research Bill Ready for the President’s Signature - October 17, 2002
Welfare Reforms, Child Care Funding Increases Held Hostage by Senate Democrat Inaction, House Republicans Say - October 16, 2002
Gephardt “Economic Plan” Full of Empty Rhetoric and Empty Promises on Pension Security, Boehner Says - October 15, 2002
Democrat Leaders Jeopardize Worker Economic Security By Refusing to Pass Pension Protections, Boehner Says - October 11, 2002
House Passes Final Agreement on Castle Education Research Reform Bill - October 11, 2002
House Passes New Protections for Abused Children & Victims of Family Violence - October 11, 2002
Subcommittee Examines Effectiveness of Teacher Training Programs - October 9, 2002
House Passes Hart Bill to Improve Benefits Process for Black Lung Victims - October 9, 2002
Committee Republicans Praise Decision by President Bush to Help U.S. Economy and Reopen Western Ports - October 8, 2002
James Earl Jones and Theo Lion Join House Members to Promote Literacy on Capitol Hill - October 8, 2002
Boehner Urges Longshoremen, Pacific Maritime Association to End Labor Dispute Now - October 8, 2002
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Extend Family Privacy Protections to Home-Schooled Children - October 8, 2002
Committee Expresses Concern About Continuing Rise in the Cost of a Quality College Education - October 3, 2002
Boehner Praises President Bush’s Leadership in Fighting Child Abuse and Abduction - October 2, 2002
Hearing Reveals Need to Make Sure Accreditation Process Provides Accurate Measure of Student Achievement - October 1, 2002
U.S. House Passes Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Teaching History in Our Nation’s Schools - October 1, 2002
U.S. House Passes Resolution Promoting Child Safety, Recognizing Efforts of Administration to Combat Child Abuse and Neglect - October 1, 2002
House Passes McKeon Resolution Honoring Hispanic Serving Institutions - October 1, 2002
U.S. House Approves Graham Bill to Help Disadvantaged Schools Add High Quality Teachers - October 1, 2002
Senate Democrats Have Broken Promises to American Workers on Pension Reforms, Boehner Says - October 1, 2002
September 2002
Increase in Ranks of Uninsured Shows Consequences of Excessive Healthcare Lawsuits & Mandates, House Republicans Warn - September 30, 2002
Statement by Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Education & the Workforce, on Death of Rep. Patsy Mink (D-HI) - September 29, 2002
McKeon Introduces Resolution Honoring Hispanic Serving Institutions - September 27, 2002
House Ends Six Year Gridlock on Reducing Juvenile Crime - September 26, 2002
Workplace Violence Threatens Safety of U.S. Workers, Witness Panel Tells Congress - September 26, 2002
House Passes Resolution Urging Senate to Pass Bipartisan Pension Protections This Year - September 26, 2002
Senate Democrats Fiddled on Pension Reforms While U.S. Workers Lost Billions, Boehner Says - September 25, 2002
Administration Officials Brief Congress on Progress in Improving Student Visa Tracking Process - September 24, 2002
Democrat Leaders Have “No Plan, No Budget, No Credibility” on Funding Education Reform, Boehner Says - September 23, 2002
Conference Agreement Ends Six-Year Deadlock on Juvenile Justice Legislation - September 19, 2002
House Passes Resolution Urging the Senate to Complete Action on Welfare Reform This Year - September 19, 2002
HBCU Presidents Testify on Challenges, Success of Historically Black Colleges and Universities - September 19, 2002
House Passes Resolution Supporting and Honoring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - September 19, 2002
Subcommittee Passes Johnson Bills to Promote Union Democracy, Hold Union Leaders Accountable - September 18, 2002
House GOP Education Leaders Urge Daschle to Allow Senate Vote on Bill to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect - September 18, 2002
Subcommittee Receives Input on Renewal of Workforce Investment Act - September 12, 2002
Witnesses Blast Senate Democrat Plan to Cut Worker Pension Protection Funding - September 10, 2002
House Committee Approves Graham Bill to Address Nation's Teacher Shortage - September 5, 2002
New Report Warns Senate Democrat Pension Reform Plan Too Weak to Protect American Workers - September 5, 2002
August 2002
Boehner, McKeon Applaud Six-Year Anniversary of Welfare Reform, Express Dismay Over Senate Bill - August 22, 2002
Report Further Confirms Need for No Child Left Behind Teacher Quality Reforms - August 22, 2002
House GOP Committee Chairs Tout Special Ed Funding & Reform in Iowa - August 14, 2002
Proposed Senate Democrat Pension Bill Too Weak on Worker Investment Advice, Boehner Warns - August 14, 2002
GOP Education Leaders Highlight New Report, Call for IDEA Reforms to Ensure Student Results - August 13, 2002
President Bush Signs Bill to Help Displaced U.S. Workers - August 6, 2002
President Bush Signs GOP-Backed Bill Providing Extra $1 Billion to Address Pell Grant Education Funding Shortfall - August 2, 2002
House GOP Blasts Senate Democrats for Leaving Town, Leaving Worker Pensions Unprotected - August 1, 2002
July 2002
President Bush Signs Two Key Worker Pension Protections Into Law as Part of Corporate Accountability Reform Bill - July 30, 2002
House Passes Trade Conference Agreement to Help Displaced U.S. Workers - July 28, 2002
House-Passed Bill Would Help Educators Protect Their Retirement Savings Against Corporate Meltdowns - July 26, 2002
House Republicans Call on Senate Democrats to Protect Worker Pensions from Corporate Meltdowns - July 25, 2002
Committee Gets Update on Implementation of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Reforms - July 24, 2002
Corporate Accountability Agreement Includes Worker Pension Protections Proposed by President Bush, Passed by House in April - July 24, 2002
Republicans Blast Senate Democrat Plan to Cut Funding for Worker Pension Protection - July 24, 2002
GOP-Backed Emergency Funding Bill Provides Extra $1 Billion to Address Pell Grant Education Funding Shortfall - July 24, 2002
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Union Dues and ‘Corporate Campaigns’ - July 23, 2002
U.S. House Majority Leader Armey Testifies on Importance of School Choice to Low-Income Families - July 23, 2002
Subcommittee Passes Johnson Bill to Hold Union Leaders, Corporate Leaders Accountable - July 18, 2002
Boehner Named to House-Senate Conference on Corporate Accountability - July 17, 2002
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Updating OSHA Exposure Limits - July 16, 2002
House Democrat Leaders Oppose Bill to Expand Access to Higher Education for Students - July 16, 2002
House Education Committee Explores Solutions to Rising College Costs - July 16, 2002
House Pension Leaders Challenge Senator Daschle to Move on Pension Protection - July 16, 2002
Worker Pensions Still Vulnerable to Enron-Style Dangers Due to Senate Inaction, House GOP Workforce Leaders Note
House GOP Workforce Leaders Criticize Senate Democrats for Failure to Protect Worker Pensions in Wake of Enron - July 10, 2002
House Republicans Praise IDEA Commission’s Emphasis on Improving Academic Results for Children with Special Needs, Reducing Paperwork for Teachers - July 10, 2002
Subcommittee Examines Solutions for the 39 Million Americans Without Health Insurance - July 9, 2002
House GOP Education Leaders Praise Special Education Commission for Putting Results & Reform First - July 9, 2002
New Analysis Shows America’s Poorest Public Schools to Receive Historic Funding Boost From Bush Education Reforms - July 9, 2002
Largest Federal Funding Increase in History for K-12 Education Takes Effect, Linked to Reform - July 1, 2002
June 2002
Union Reporting and Disclosure Reform Critical, Witnesses Tell Subcommittee - June 27, 2002
Boehner Hails Landmark Victory for American Education in Supreme Court Decision Upholding Cleveland School Choice Program - June 27, 2002
Boehner Statement on 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance - June 26, 2002
Jack Nicklaus, Others Testify About Community-Based Efforts to Strengthen Youth Character Education - June 25, 2002
GOP-Backed Emergency Funding Bill Provides Extra $1 Billion to Address Pell Grant Education Funding Shortfall - June 24, 2002
House Makes Retirement Security Reforms Permanent for Workers - June 21, 2002
Boehner, Johnson Respond to Supreme Court Health Care Decision - June 20, 2002
Workforce Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Use of Union Dues for Political Purposes - June 20, 2002
Rising Costs Jeopardize Affordability, Accessibility of Health Care, Witnesses Say - June 18, 2002
Boehner, Johnson: More Democrat Mandates Will Increase Health Costs, Hurt Uninsured Americans - June 18, 2002
Parental Choice Provisions in New Law Will Boost Public Schools, Boehner Tells State Educators - June 13, 2002
House Passes Resolution Promoting Responsible Fatherhood - June 13, 2002
House GOP Workforce Leaders Express Dismay at Senate Inaction on Protecting Worker Pensions in Wake of Enron - June 12, 2002
House Committee Approves President’s National Service Reform Initiative - June 12, 2002
Boehner Backs Secretary Paige's Call for Greater Emphasis on Teacher Quality; Highlights Historic Boost in Federal Aid to States - June 11, 2002
Early Intervention Will Improve Results for Students with Special Needs, Experts Tell Subcommittee - June 6, 2002
House Education Panel Seeks “Great IDEAs” for Improving America’s Special Education Law - June 6, 2002
Education Subcommittee Approves President’s National Service Reform Initiative - June 5, 2002
McKeon Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Higher Education by Reducing Federal Red Tape for Colleges - June 5, 2002
May 2002
GOP Education Leaders Celebrate Lowest Student Loan Interest Rate in History - May 30, 2002
Hoekstra Introduces Citizen Service Act - May 24, 2002
House-Passed Bill Would Protect Educators’ Retirement Savings from Future 'Enrons' - May 22, 2002
House Republicans Back Extra $1 Billion to Address Pell Grant Education Funding Shortfall - May 22, 2002
Welfare Rolls Continue to Decline, Despite Last Year’s Economic Slowdown - May 21, 2002
Boehner Criticizes Senate for Failing to Protect Worker Retirement Security in Wake of Enron Collapse - May 21, 2002
House Approves President Bush’s Welfare Reform Proposal - May 16, 2002
Subcommittee Hears Testimony About the Growing Burden of Retiree Health Care Legacy Costs - May 16, 2002
Witnesses Cite Benefits of Flexible Work Schedules for U.S. Workers - May 15, 2002
NASDAQ Urges Senate to Consider Boehner Investment Advice Bill to Help Workers Protect their Retirement Savings - May 15,2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Applaud President Bush’s Call on Congress to Enact Welfare Flexibility Plan - May 10, 2002
House Education Leaders Urge Senate to Act on Education Research Reform - May 9, 2002
Education Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Benefits of Parental Choice in Special Education - May 8, 2002
Congress Should Reduce IDEA Paperwork Burden to Improve Results, Experts Tell Committee - May 8, 2002
Boehner Praises Secretary Paige for Plans to Help School Districts Expand Parental Options - May 8, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Congratulate U.S. Workers on Best Productivity Rate in 19 Years - May 7, 2002
Rep. Boehner Thanks Bush Administration for Listening to Tristate Teachers, School Leaders, Parents on Implementing No Child Left Behind Education Reforms - May 6, 2002
House GOP Education Leaders Dismayed by Democrat Decision to Punt on Pell Grants, Higher Education - May 2, 2002
Education Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Special Education Paperwork Burden and Accountability System - May 2, 2002
Education & the Workforce Committee Approves Bill to Renew 1996 Welfare Reform Law - May 2, 2002
April 2002
House Approves Keller Resolution Honoring America’s Charter Schools - April 30, 2002
House Passes Bill to Improve Quality of Education Research - April 30, 2002
Statement by Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner on Mental Health Parity Benefits - April 29, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Vow to Work with Administration to Protect Workers Against Ergonomics Injuries - April 25, 2002
Subcommittee Examines President’s National & Community Service Proposal - April 25, 2002
Dear Colleague: Department of Defense Schools Prove Parental Involvement Works in Education - April 24, 2002
House Republican Education Leaders Congratulate National Teacher of the Year - April 24, 2002
House Passes Bill to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect - April 23, 2002
House Pension Leaders Challenge Daschle on Enron Response - April 23, 2002
House Education Committee Begins Efforts to Strengthen the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - April 18, 2002
Boehner Welcomes Rep. Joe Wilson to the House Education & the Workforce Committee - April 18, 2002
McKeon Subcommittee Approves Bill to Renew 1996 Welfare Reform Law - April 18, 2002
House GOP Education Committee Leaders Preview Special Education Reform Hearing Agenda - April 18, 2002
Panelists Back Education Tax Credit to Help Low-Income Families - April 16, 2002
House Passes President’s Plan to Protect Worker Pensions - April 11, 2002
National Service Corporation CEO Touts Bush Volunteer Initiative - April 11, 2002
House GOP Education Leaders Praise Secretary Paige’s Progress in Reducing Financial Abuse at Education Department - April 10, 2002
Witnesses Say Current DOL Financial Reporting System Doesn’t Benefit Rank-and-File Union Workers - April 10, 2002
McKeon Introduces Welfare Reform Legislation - April 10, 2002
HHS Secretary Thompson Urges Congress to Strengthen Work Requirements, Improve Child Care Program - April 9, 2002
Select Education Chairman Pete Hoekstra Comments on President Bush’s Principles for the Corporation for National and Community Service - April 9, 2002
Statement by House Workforce Committee Leaders on Labor Department's OSHA Ergonomics Proposal - April 5, 2002
McKeon Previews GOP Plan to Renew and Strengthen Welfare Reform - April 4, 2002
House GOP Education Leaders Praise President's Early Childhood Education Proposal - April 2, 2002
March 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Applaud President's Emergency Worker Relief Proposal - March 21, 2002
Subcommittee Examines Effectiveness of Programs Providing Technology Assistance for Americans with Disabilities - March 21, 2002
GOP Wartime Budget Keeps Commitment to Education Reform - March 20, 2002
House Workforce Committee Approves President Bush's Plan to Protect Employee Pensions - March 20, 2002
Education Committee Approves Bill to Improve Quality of Education Research - March 20, 2002
Education Committee Approves Bill to Prevent Child Abuse and Family Violence - March 20, 2002
Education Committee Approves Bill to Support Libraries and Museums - March 20, 2002
Graham Introduces Bush-Backed Teacher Loan Forgiveness - March 14, 2002
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Expanding Federal Mental Health Benefits - March 13, 2002
House GOP Balanced Budget Gives States and School Districts New Resources for Education Reform - March 13, 2002
Subcommittee Approves Bill to Improve Quality of Education Research - March 13, 2002
Laura Bush to Brief House Education Committee on Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers - March 13, 2002
State Leaders, Experts Call for Continued Integration, Increased Flexibility of Welfare to Work Services - March 12, 2002
Witnesses Say Federal Law Doesn't Accommodate the Needs of Today's Workforce - March 6, 2002
Subcommittee Approves Bill to Prevent Child Abuse and Family Violence - March 6, 2002
Subcommittee Approves Bill to Support Libraries and Museums - March 6, 2002
New Study Reveals Teacher and Student Support for Regular Testing - March 6, 2002
Senate Democrat Bill Will Leave Millions of Workers Without Investment Advice, Boehner Says - March 6, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Oppose Calls to Weaken Successful Welfare Reform Law - March 5, 2002
Hoekstra Introduces Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Family Violence - March 5, 2002
New Study Details Success of 1996 Welfare-to-Work Law for Single Mothers - March 4, 2002
February 2002
Education Leaders Testify on Importance of High Standards and Independence in Education Research - February 28, 2002
Castle Introduces Legislation to Improve Quality of Education Research - February 27, 2002
Field Experts, State Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Maintain Flexibility in Funding for Child Care - February 27, 2002
Bipartisan Panel Rejects Calls for Limits for Company Stock in Employee 401(k) Accounts - February 27, 2002
Hoekstra, Roemer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support America's Libraries and Museums - February 26, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Applaud President's Plan to Strengthen Welfare Reform Law - February 26, 2002
Boehner Statement on Cleveland School Choice Supreme Court Case - February 19, 2002
House Passes Third Bill to Help Displaced U.S. Workers - February 14, 2002
Library and Museum Leaders Emphasize Importance of Flexibility, Local Control in Federal Programs - February 14, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Introduce President's Pension Security Act - February 14, 2002
Workforce Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Retirement Security in Wake of Enron Collapse - February 13, 2002
HBCU Leaders Testify on Challenges Facing Predominately Black Colleges and Universities - February 13, 2002
Boehner Praises Labor Department's Job Corps-Faith Based Community Partnership - February 12, 2002
GOP Education Leaders Praise President's Creation of Advisory Board to Boost Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - February 12, 2002
Boehner Backs President's Proposals for Expanded Education Choice, Teacher Tax Relief - February 12, 2002
Boehner Backs DOL Action to Replace Enron 401(k) Plan Executives - February 11, 2002
President Bush Signs Bill to Ensure Availability of Affordable Student Loans - February 8, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans to Introduce President's Bill to Strengthen Worker Retirement Security - February 7, 2002
Study Shows Maine and Vermont School Choice Programs Increase Student Achievement, Boost Quality for Taxpayers - February 7, 2002
Labor Secretary Chao Urges Congress to Strengthen Retirement Security for American Workers - February 6, 2002
Expand Education Choice for Parents with Children in Failing Schools (Letter to House GOP Members) - February 5, 2002
Boehner Praises President's Education Tax Credit Proposal - February 4, 2002
Statement by House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner on President Bush's Pension Security Plan - February 1, 2002
January 2002
Education and Workforce Committee to Launch Enron Retirement Plan Hearings - January 30, 2002
Boehner Praises President on Education, Pension Protection, National Service - January 29, 2002
Workforce Committee Republicans Challenge Gephardt on Enron - January 29, 2002
House Passes Resolution Honoring the Contributions of America's Catholic Schools - January 29, 2002
Chairman Boehner Praises President Bush’s Appointment of Hispanic Americans to Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans - January 29, 2002
Education Freedom Means Higher Student Achievement (Letter to Members) - January 24, 2002
House Passes Bill to Ensure Availability of Affordable Student Loans - January 24, 2002
President's FY 2003 Budget Offers Big Boost to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions - January 22, 2002
Boehner Praises Secretary Paige's Efforts to Prepare States and Districts for Reading First Initiative - January 18, 2002
Boehner Applauds First Meeting of Special Education Commission - January 15, 2002
Boehner Urges Senate to Give Workers Better Access to Investment Advice - January 11, 2002
President Bush Signs Landmark Education Reforms into Law - January 8, 2002
H.R. 1 Provides Unprecedented Flexibility for Local School Districts Across the Nation - January 8, 2002
First Session
December 2001
Education Accomplishments of the 107th Congress, 1st Session - December 20, 2001
Workforce Accomplishments of the 107th Congress, 1st Session - December 20, 2001
House Democrats Block Effort to Help Young Americans with Student Loans - December 20, 2001
House Passes "HEROES" College Student Loan Relief Bill - December 20, 2001
Chairman Boehner Pleased with House Action to Address Nursing Shortage - December 20, 2001
House Passes Second Bill to Aid Displaced U.S. Workers - December 20, 2001
No Child Left Behind Education Reform Bill Headed for President's Desk - December 18, 2001
Boehner Highlights Committee Accomplishments on Education Reform, Patients' Rights, Retirement Security - December 18, 2001
House Approves Landmark Education Reforms - December 13, 2001
H.R. 1 Education Reforms Would Mean Immediate New Options for Students in Thousands of Failing Public Schools - December 13, 2001
Boehner Says Workforce Committee Will Examine Enron Pension Issue - December 12, 2001
House-Senate Panel Approves H.R. 1 Education Reform Bill - December 11, 2001
House Passes Bill to Ensure Military Children Don't Lose Eligibility for Free, Reduced-Price Meals - December 11, 2001
Joint Statement by House-Senate GOP Education Leaders on Special Education Reform - December 6, 2001
November 2001
House Republican Conferees Vote to Fix and Fully Fund Special Education - November 30, 2001
House-Senate Education Panel Approves Landmark Reforms to Teach Children English, Support Highly Qualified Teachers - November 30, 2001
House Approves Boehner Investment Advice Bill with Bipartisan Support - November 15, 2001
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Whether Worker Rights are Being Enforced - November 14, 2001
New Education Report Highlights Need for Expanded Parental Options, Greater Accountability for Results - November 13, 2001
Education Committee Highlights Reading Success in Florida Schools - November 13, 2001
Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark, Others Testify on Importance of Impact Aid to Families - November 8, 2001
House GOP Education Leaders Praise Creation of National Center for Educational Accountability - November 8, 2001
Ways and Means Committee Passes Retirement Security Advice Act with Bipartisan Support - November 7, 2001
Commerce and Treasury Secretaries Endorse Retirement Security Advice Act - November 6, 2001
Gilroy Tapped to Lead Workforce Policy Shop - November 5, 2001
Outside Beltway, Support is Strong for Streamlining Education Bureaucracy (Letter to House GOP Members) - November 1, 2001
House-Senate Education Conference Committee Agrees to Important School Prayer Protections (Letter to House GOP Members) - November 1, 2001
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Preserving Retiree Health Benefits - November 1, 2001
Subcommittee Hears Testimony on OSHA Consensus Rulemaking Process - November 1, 2001
October 2001
House Passes "HEROES" College Student Loan Relief Bill - October 24, 2001
Select Education Subcommittee Hears Testimony on How to Improve Child Abuse Prevention Law - October 17, 2001
Labor Secretary Chao Urges Congress to Pass President's "Back to Work" Plan for Displaced Workers - October 16, 2001
Workforce Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Success of Work Requirements in 1996 Welfare Reform Law - October 16, 2001
Education Bill Will Be Finished This Year, House-Senate Education Conference Leaders Tell President - October 12, 2001
Committee Republicans Introduce President’s Plan to Expand “Safety Net” for Displaced Workers - October 12, 2001
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to Testify on the Needs of Displaced Workers - October 12, 2001
House Passes Bipartisan Education Funding Bill - October 11, 2001
Rep. McKeon Introduces “HEROES” College Student Loan Relief Bill - October 11, 2001
House Passes Bill to Expand Internet Learning Opportunities in Higher Education with Strong Bipartisan Vote - October 10, 2001
Special Education System Needs Reform – Not Just More Funding, Witnesses Tell House Committee - October 4, 2001
House Workforce Committee Chairman John Boehner (R-OH) Praises President’s Emergency Relief Package for Displaced Workers - October 4, 2001
Workforce Committee Approves Boehner Retirement Security Advice Bill - October 3, 2001
September 2001
House-Senate Negotiators Vow to Finish Education Bill - September 20, 2001
Workforce Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Dramatic Success of 1996 Welfare Reform Law - September 20, 2001
Joint Statement by House-Senate Education Conference Leaders - September 12, 2001
Witnesses Urge Caution as Congress Explores Genetic Non-Discrimination Issue - September 6, 2001
New Survey Shows Employees Want Employer-Provided 401(k) Investment Advice - September 4, 2001
August 2001
2001 SAT Data Shows Persistent Achievement Gap Between Whites, Minorities - August 28, 2001
California Test Results Show Strong Gains for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students - August 24, 2001
Report Praises Bush Plan to Streamline Education Bureaucracy, Target Funds to Poor Students - August 24, 2001
Boehner Challenges Democrat Leader Gephardt to Make Good on Education Spending Pledge - August 20, 2001
Hispanic Parents Overwhelmingly Back Bush Education Reforms, Survey Shows - August 16, 2001
White House-Norwood-Fletcher Compromise Ends Six-Year Gridlock on Patients’ Rights - August 2, 2001
Boehner Retirement Security Advice Bill Approved by EER Subcommittee - August 2, 2001
House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect - August 2, 2001
House-Senate Education Conference Makes Early Progress - August 1, 2001
House Education & the Workforce Committee Approves Bill to Prevent Juvenile Crime and Delinquency - August 1, 2001
House Education & the Workforce Committee Approves Bill to Expand Internet Learning Opportunities in Higher Education - August 1, 2001
July 2001
Workforce Protections Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bill to Help Workers Get Extra Pay for Extra Effort - July 31, 2001
Importance of Early Childhood Education Emphasized at House Subcommittee Hearing - July 31, 2001
Boehner and Castle Praise Paige and Thompson for Leadership on Early Childhood Education Programs - July 27, 2001
Hispanic Americans Overwhelmingly Back Bush Education Reforms, Survey Shows - July 27, 2001
Boehner and Johnson Laud NLRB’s Decision to Allow Employee Participation in Management Decisions - July 25, 2001
EER Subcommittee Hears Testimony on the Issue of Genetic Non-Discrimination - July 24, 2001
FED. UP Project Received 3,000 Responses from Higher Education Community - July 24, 2001
House, Senate Education Leaders Begin Final Work on President Bush’s Education Plan - July 19, 2001
Statement by Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) on Opening of House-Senate Conference on President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill - July 19, 2001
Boehner Praises House Passage of Charitable Choice Initiative - July 19, 2001
Statement by Chairman John Boehner (R-OH) on Motion to Go to Conference with Senate on H.R. 1, President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill - July 18, 2001
Education Research Critical to Improving America’s Schools in the 21st Century - July 17, 2001
Boehner Praises Secretary Paige’s Progress in Solving the Education Department’s Financial Management Problems - July 17, 2001
Department of Labor Embraces Bill to Help Workers Manage 401(k) Retirement Savings - July 17, 2001
HBCU Leaders Tout Accomplishments, Voice Concerns to House Subcommittee Members - July 16, 2001
Chairman Boehner Touts Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities - July 16, 2001
Nine Million Americans Will Lose Health Coverage Under Senate “Patients’ Rights” Bill - July 12, 2001
House Subcommittee Approves Internet-Based Bill to Expand Learning Opportunities in Higher Education - July 11, 2001
House Education Committee Unveils Spanish-Language "No Child Left Behind" Website - July 9, 2001
Bill Offers New Options for Workers Losing Money in 401(k)s - July 9, 2001
June 2001
Boehner, Fletcher Say Reducing the Number of Uninsured Must be First Priority - June 28, 2001
GOP Education Leaders Celebrate Lower Student Loan Interest Rate - June 27, 2001
House Subcommittee Approves “Inside Sales” Legislation - June 27, 2001
Boehner Calls on Members to Put Patient Care Above Politics - June 26, 2001
House Subcommittee Visits Roanoke and Harrisonburg, VA - June 25, 2001
Reps. Boehner, Hoekstra, and Tiberi Praise Secretary Paige’s Quick Response to Financial Management Problems - June 2u, 2001
Subcommittee Passes Bill to Help States and Local Governments Reduce Juvenile Crime - June 21, 2001
Boehner Unveils Retirement Security Advice Bill - June 21, 2001
Internet-Based Education Bill Provides for Expanded Learning Opportunities in Higher Education - June 20, 2001
Ed & Workforce Republicans Tout GOP “eContract” For High-Tech America - June 20, 2001
Subcommittee Explores Flaws in OSHA Rulemaking Process - June 14, 2001
Republicans Highlight Education Victories for Parents - June 12, 2001
Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations Holds Hearing on the Importance of ERISA in Providing Health Insurance to Americans - June 12, 2001
Boehner & Johnson Warn Quest for Unlimited Lawsuits Will Lead to More Gridlock on Patients’ Rights - June 12, 2001
President Bush Signs Tax Relief Measure Expanding Educational Options for Parents - June 7, 2001
Boehner, Norwood Praise Labor Department Decision to Launch Ergonomics Hearings - June 7, 2001
Tiberi Introduces ‘Inside Sales’ Bill - June 7, 2001
Juvenile Delinquency Reform Panel Discusses H.R. 1900, Helping States and Local Governments in Their Efforts to Reduce Juvenile Crime - June 6, 2001
May 2001
Internet-Based Education Bill Introduced by Rep. Isakson - May 25, 2001
FED. UP Web Page Unveiled by Rep. McKeon - May 24, 2001
Biggert Introduces ‘Comp Time’ Flexibility Bill - May 24, 2001
House Passes President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill (H.R. 1) - May 23, 2001
House Passes Amendment that Offers More Red Tape Relief for Local Schools - May 22, 2001
House Rejects Amendment to Eliminate Bush Plan for Annual Testing in Grades 3-8 - May 22, 2001
Boehner, Armey Continue Drive to Empower Parents With Private School Choice - May 22, 2001
Testing & Accountability: Empowering Parents at Bureaucracy’s Expense - Chairman Boehner Op-Ed on the importance of annual testing - The Washington Times, May 22, 2001
Boehner Praises Education Reforms in H.R. 1 as Education Debate Begins on House Floor - May 17, 2001
“Super Local Flex” Amendment Offers More Red Tape Relief for Local Schools - May 17, 2001
CHOICE CAN PRESERVE HOPE: Offer escape route from poor schools - Chairman Boehner Op-Ed on equal educational opportunity - Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 24, 2001
Making the Grade - Chairman Boehner Op-Ed on testing and accountability - National Review Online, April 6, 2001
State Education Reform Leaders Urge Passage of H.R. 1 Education Bill - May 16, 2001
Boehner Releases Summary of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill (H.R. 1) - May 16, 2001
Momentum Builds for House Passage of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill (H.R. 1) - May 15, 2001
Home Schoolers Thank Boehner for Protections in H.R. 1 - May 11, 2001
Witnesses Stress Need for Enforcement of Workers’ Rights in Objecting to Use of Union Dues - May 10, 2001
Rep. Norwood Says OSHA Should Help Educate Employers About Safety and Health in the Workplace - May 10, 2001
House Education Committee Passes President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Education Bill (H.R. 1) - May 9, 2001
Committee Passes Schaffer Amendment to Safeguard State Autonomy in Education - May 9, 2001
Committee Rejects Amendment to Eliminate Bush Plan for Annual Testing in Grades 3-8 - May 3, 2001
Americans Strongly Support Bush Plan for Annual Testing in Grades 3-8, New Poll Shows - May 3, 2001
Boehner Vows to Continue Fight for Private School Choice for Disadvantaged Students - May 2, 2001
House Overwhelmingly Passes Portman-Cardin Retirement Security Bill - May 2, 2001
Resolution Honoring Charter Schools Passes House - May 1, 2001
Are You Fed Up With Burdensome Higher Education Regulations? - May 1, 2001
In Kentucky, Education Reform Panel Discusses H.R. 1, Ensuring Educational Opportunities for Minority Children - May 1, 2001
April 2001
Portman-Cardin Retirement Security Bill Sails Through House Workforce Committee - April 26, 2001
Heritage Foundation Gives H.R. 1 High Marks - April 26, 2001
Boehner: Give Private School Choice a Chance - April 25, 2001
Boehner: Testing Is Essential to Closing America’s Academic Achievement Gap - April 25, 2001
Technology An Important Tool to Improving Academic Achievement - April 24, 2001
HBCU Presidents Tout Accomplishments, Need for More Resources at Historically Black Colleges - April 24, 2001
Nonpartisan Study Makes Case for Equal Educational Opportunity, Parental Empowerment - April 23, 2001
Reps. Boehner, Hoekstra, Tiberi Praise Paige Plan to Combat Mismanagement at Education Department - April 20, 2001
Study Shows Dollars Alone Won’t Close America’s Academic Achievement Gap - April 17, 2001
Reps. Norwood, Ballenger Express Confidence That Needlestick Safety Law Will be Implemented on Time - April 11, 2001
Chairman Boehner Hails President Bush’s FY 2002 Budget as Plan to Assure All Children Will Learn - April 9, 2001
Boehner, Castle: Disappointing Scores Highlight Urgent Need for President’s Reading First Initiative - April 6, 2001
Witnesses Urge Passage of Bipartisan Portman-Cardin Retirement Security Bill (H.R. 10) - April 5, 2001
State Education Chiefs Express Strong Support for President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act (H.R. 1) - April 5, 2001
Joint Statement by Reps. John Boehner (R-OH), Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), and Pat Tiberi (R-OH) on Financial Management at the U.S. Department of Education - April 3, 2001
Statement of GOP Workforce Committee Leaders on President Bush’s Suspension of Clinton Administration’s ‘Blacklisting Regulation’ - April 3, 2001
Reese Tapped to Lead Education & Workforce Committee External Affairs Shop - April 2, 2001
Boehner Backs Efforts to End Misidentification of Minority Students for Special Education - April 2, 2001
March 2001
Witnesses Hail Key Provisions of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act (H.R. 1) - March 29, 2001
Education Chairman Boehner Praises FY2002 Budget Resolution as ‘Blueprint for Education Quality’ - March 28, 2001
“No Child Left Behind” Education Bill Introduced as H.R. 1- March 22, 2001
GOP Education Leaders Welcome Democrats’ Plan to Better Serve Minority Serving Institutions - March 22, 2001
President Bush Signs Repeal of OSHA Ergonomics Rule - March 20, 2001
Joint Statement by Chairman John Boehner (R-OH) and Ranking Member George Miller (D-CA) on House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee Jurisdictions - March 15, 2001
Technology Can Help Teacher Training, Improve Student Learning, 21st Century Panel Learns - March 15, 2001
Chairman Boehner Supports Legislation to Enhance Retirement Security - March 14, 2001
Boehner, Johnson Welcome Study Showing Doctors Prefer Independent Appeals Process to Ensure Patients are Protected - March 14, 2001
School Choice, Flexibility Important Parts of Bush Plan - March 14, 2001
House Education Chairman John Boehner (R-OH) Praises President Bush’s Education Budget Proposal - March 13, 2001
Measuring Student Learning Critical to Academic Success - March 8, 2001
House Votes to Repeal OSHA Ergonomics Rule - March 7, 2001
Education Secretary Paige Urges House to Leave No Child Behind - March 7, 2001
Boehner, Norwood Say OSHA Ergonomics Rule Should Be Reworked - March 7, 2001
New Poll for NEA Shows Majority of Americans Back President Bush’s Approach to School Choice - March 5, 2001
Boehner, Norwood Say OSHA Ergonomics Rule Should Be Reworked - March 5, 2001
Boehner Touts GOP Plans for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) - March 2, 2001
Chicago Public Schools Achieve Solid Turnaround - March 2, 2001
Boehner Hails Decision by New York City Board of Education to Reform its Bilingual Education Program - March 1, 2001
Governor Ridge, State Leaders Spotlight Success of Annual Student Testing - March 1, 2001
February 2001
Chairman Boehner Supports Education Reform Agenda Issued by Business Coalition - February 26, 2001
Chairman Boehner’s Statement on the Equal Educational Opportunity Study ‘Access Denied’ - February 21, 2001
Education Panel Highlights Reading Success in Georgia - February 20, 2001
Florida’s ‘A+ Plan’ Improves Student Achievement - February 16, 2001
Boehner Hails Report Showing Parental Choice Leads to Better Education Quality for Students in Failing Schools - February 15, 2001
January 2001
Chairman Boehner Names Subcommittee Vice-Chairs for 107th Congress - January 31, 2001
Chairman Boehner Proposes New Subcommittee Structure & Chairmen, Names New Committee Staff - January 29, 2001
Chairman Boehner’s Statement Regarding The Education Agenda of President Bush - January 23, 2001
Education Committee Chairman Boehner Gives GOP Radio Address - January 20, 2001
Chairman Boehner’s Statement Regarding National Academy of Sciences Study on Ergonomics - January 17, 2001
Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) Named Chairman-Elect of the House Education and the Workforce Committee - January 4, 2001
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