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Education & Labor Committee Republicans

Education Issues

Higher Education

American colleges and universities attract students from across the world; few countries can compete with the wide array of higher education institutions and programs available in the United States. We must support continued diversity and choice in the higher education system in order to best prepare today’s students to join tomorrow’s workforce. Republicans are committed to reducing government intervention, streamlining federal student aid programs, and promoting increased transparency to protect both students and taxpayers.

Press Releases

Republican Leaders Request Investigation into Direct Loan Program Management (November 5, 2012)
Subcommittee Discusses Effectiveness and Efficiency of Federal Higher Education Data (September 20, 2012)
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Subcommittee to Explore Strengths and Weaknesses of Federal Higher Education Data (September 18, 2012)
NLRB’s Higher Education Actions Could Reduce Academic Freedom, Raise Costs (September 12, 2012)
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Joint Subcommittee Hearing to Examine Recent NLRB Efforts to Influence Higher Education (September 10, 2012)

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News & Opinion

ICYMI: Helping Workers and Protecting Taxpayers (August 30, 2011)
Looking to Tennessee’s 4th District for Ideas and Innovation (April 20, 2011)
Promoting Local Ideas for Education and Jobs (March 21, 2011)
Local Innovation Key to Region's Economic Recovery (March 20, 2011)
The Hill on 'No Child' Reauthorization (March 16, 2011)

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In Case You Missed It

ICYMI: Judge Strikes Down Several Provisions of ‘Gainful Employment’ Rule (July 2, 2012)
ICYMI: Student Loans and Double Standards (June 13, 2012)
ICYMI: Market can fix student loans (June 11, 2012)
ICYMI: Unrepaired Education Department System Leaves Thousands Stuck in Default (April 20, 2012)
ICYMI: No Way Out of Default (April 18, 2012)

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Fact Sheets

UPDATED: H.R. 2117, the Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (February 23, 2012)
H.R. 2117, The Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (June 13, 2011)
Ten Things Every American Should Know About the Government Takeover of Student Loans (March 18, 2010)
Just Another Government Takeover: the Student Aid & Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221) (December 16, 2009)
What They’re Saying: Financial Aid Professionals & Opinion Leaders Raise Doubts About Government Takeover of Student Lending (December 16, 2009)

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Correspondence

Kline Requests Information on Education Department's Adherence to Court Order Regarding Gainful Employment Rule (August 27, 2012)
Bipartisan Coalition of Members Urge Administration to Freeze “Gainful Employment” Implementation (July 13, 2012)
Kline Continues to Press Secretary Duncan for Details on Student Loan Proposal (January 18, 2012)
Kline Letter to Secretary Duncan Requesting More Information on Student Loan Proposal (October 27, 2011)
Bipartisan Coalition of Members Urge Support for Gainful Employment Amendment (April 4, 2011)

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Moving in the Right Direction

Curbing College Costs: Highlighting State and Institutional Efforts to Help Keep College within Reach (October 26, 2012)

Left Turns

Democrats Flip Flop on ObamaCare Slush Fund (April 27, 2012)
Obama Economy Gets a Failing Grade; Half of College Graduates Can’t Find Work (April 25, 2012)
Obama Advisor Admits: No Plan to Pay for Stafford Loan Interest Rate Freeze (April 24, 2012)
Despite Widespread Complaints, Obama Administration Refuses to Acknowledge Direct Loan Problems (April 19, 2012)
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Education Priorities in the Administration's FY 2013 Budget (March 27, 2012)

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Committee Statements

Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Assessing College Data: Helping to Provide Valuable Information to Students, Institutions, and Taxpayers” (September 20, 2012)
Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Expanding the Power of Big Labor: The NLRB's Growing Intrusion into Higher Education" (September 12, 2012)
Roe Statement: Hearing on “Expanding the Power of Big Labor: The NLRB’s Growing Intrusion into Higher Education” (September 12, 2012)
Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Keeping College Within Reach: Exploring State Efforts to Curb Costs” (July 18, 2012)
Kline Statement: Hearing on "Reviewing the President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Education" (March 28, 2012)

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Floor Statements

Foxx Statement: H.R. 2117, the Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (February 28, 2012)
Kline Statement: Gainful Employment Amendment to H.R. 1 (February 17, 2011)
Kline Statement: Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (March 25, 2010)
Kline Statement: Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (March 21, 2010)
Kline Statement: Consideration of H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (September 16, 2009)

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Hearings

"Assessing College Data: Helping to Provide Valuable Information to Students, Institutions, and Taxpayers" (September 20, 2012)
"Expanding the Power of Big Labor: The NLRB's Growing Intrusion into Higher Education" (September 12, 2012)
"Keeping College Within Reach: Exploring State Efforts to Curb Costs" (July 18, 2012)
"Keeping College within Reach: Discussing Ways Institutions Can Streamline Costs and Reduce Tuition" (November 30, 2011)
"Government-Run Student Loans: Ensuring the Direct Loan Program is Accountable to Students and Taxpayers" (October 25, 2011)

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Markups

H.R. 2117, "Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education" (June 15, 2011)

Issues

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