Education

Senator Durbin has long supported the right of all children throughout the nation to have access to a proper education. Steeped in a belief that education is the key to future success and a strong economy, Sen. Durbin has worked tirelessly to provide teachers, students, and educational institutions with the resources to carry out their respective responsibilities.

Please click on one of the links below to find out what Sen. Durbin has done for education in Illinois and throughout the nation.

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    • Date Title
    10/31/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENT LENDERS
    10/10/2006  DURBIN SECURES $300,000 FOR LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER AT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
    08/09/2006  DURBIN: FLOOD PROOF ROAD TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY QUAD CITY CAMPUS
    08/07/2006  DURBIN SECURES START-UP FUNDS FOR TROOPS TO NURSE TAECHERS PROGRAM
    07/28/2006  DURBIN INTRODUCES LINCOLN STUDY ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
    07/21/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $3.8 MILLION IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS FOR ILLINOIS
    07/21/2006  DURBIN AMENDEMENT HELPS GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
    07/14/2006  DURBIN: MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS APPROVED BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
    07/07/2006  DURBIN MEETS WITH LOCAL NURSES AND EDUCATORS TO DISCUSS HOW TO EASE NURSING SHORTAGE
    06/29/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $4.6 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS
    06/28/2006  DURBIN SAYS CONGRESS MUST "EASE THE COLLEGE DEBT SQUEEZE"
    06/27/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE TEACHER TRAINING INITIATIVES & INSTALLATION OF NEW ETHANOL PUMP
    06/23/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES NEARLY $18 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE PROJECTS
    06/15/2006  DURBIN'S TROOPS TO NURSE TEACHERS PROGRAM WINS SENATE APPROVAL
    05/17/2006  DURBIN SAYS BUSH-CHENEY ADMINISTRATION GETS AN F
    FOR PUTTING THE INTERESTS OF BIG OIL
    AHEAD OF THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
    05/04/2006  DURBIN SAYS GOP FAILS AMERICAN FAMILIES BY ELIMINATING COLLEGE TUITION TAX DEDUCTION IN FAVOR OF $5 BILLION IN GIVEAWAYS TO BIG OIL
    04/18/2006  DURBIN BILL CUTS COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATES IN HALF FOR ILLINOIS STUDENTS
    03/22/2006  DURBIN DENOUNCES FEDERAL CUTS TO STUDENT AID
    03/17/2006  DURBIN CALLS SENATE-PASSED BUDGET A "LOSER" FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES
    03/09/2006  DEMOCRATS VOW TO KEEP AMERICA COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
    03/08/2006  DURBIN LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SAVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
    02/09/2006  DURBIN ISSUES A “RURAL REPORT CARD” ON PRESIDENT’S BUDGET
    02/06/2006  DURBIN SAYS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET IS “OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE NEEDS OF ILLINOIS AND THE NATION”
    01/31/2006  DURBIN RESPONSE TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
    01/03/2006  DURBIN ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MATH/SCIENCE EDUCATION AND HELP U.S. COMPETE GLOBALLY
    11/21/2005  DURBIN, HAGEL, LUGAR: CONGRESS SHOULD ACT NOW TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
    11/16/2005  DURBIN: MORE THAN $4 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS APPROVED BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
    11/10/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE LINCOLN STUDY ABROAD COMMISSION REPORT
    11/07/2005  DURBIN, MAYOR DALEY DEDICATE RICKOVER NAVAL ACADEMY
    10/28/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA PASS AMENDMENT TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
    10/26/2005  SENATORS DURBIN AND COLEMAN HOST SENATE CAUCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINERING, AND MATH EDUCATION BRIEFING WITH NATIONAL EDUCATORS
    09/09/2005  DURBIN: PRESCHOOL AGE KATRINA VICTIMS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ILLINOIS HEAD START
    09/08/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA EMERGENCY RELIEF PLAN
    08/10/2005  DURBIN ANNOUNCES $350,000 FOR BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE LAB
    07/29/2005  DURBIN: HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES $2 MILLION FOR STATEWIDE TEACHER TRAINING INITIATIVES
    07/26/2005  DURBIN EARNS PERFECT SCORE FROM NATIONAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP GROUP
    07/21/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $214 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS
    06/23/2005  DURBIN, OBAMA: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $13 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS
    05/26/2005  DURBIN COSPONSORS LEGISLATION THAT SAVES TAXPAYERS BILLIONS & REWARDS COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO REPAY STUDENT LOANS EARLY
    05/12/2005  DURBIN INTRODUCES WELCOME HOME GI BILL
    05/02/2005  DURBIN CONVENES MEETING TO PROMOTE ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
    03/10/2005  DURBIN, SANTORUM SHARE COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS
    03/03/2005  DURBIN, HAGEL, REINTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE
    02/23/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
    02/22/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS VITAL TO SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES
    02/18/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
    02/16/2005  DURBIN PLEDGES CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR FAIR IMMIGRATION POLICIES
    02/11/2005  DURBIN ANNOUNCES $750,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEW EAST SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
    02/07/2005  DURBIN: PRESIDENT’S BUDGET REFLECTS “THE WRONG VALUES” FOR ILLINOIS AND AMERICA
    01/27/2005  DURBIN MEETS WITH EDUCATION SECRETARY NOMINEE
    01/12/2005  DURBIN CITES INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORT AS EVIDENCE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LAW NEEDS TO BE CHANGED
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