Minnesota Congressman John Kline's House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes and reforms the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act to help more Americans enter the workforce with the skills they need to compete for high-skilled, in-demand jobs. The bill passed the committee by a vote of 37-0.
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House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline -- along with Speaker Paul Ryan and others -- today unveiled a plan to replace ObamaCare and provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. Developed by the Task Force on Health Care Reform, the plan is the latest initiative of A Better Way, a bold policy agenda that will help tackle some of our country’s biggest challenges.
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“This important, commonsense bill would restore Minnesotans’ voice in the regulatory process, prevent unnecessary red-tape, and restore accountability in the regulatory process so all Americans are not subject to increased costs from Washington.”
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“Too often Washington gets mired in partisan politics, but the law I championed is a good reminder of what’s possible when we work together toward a common goal – putting Americans back to work. I am proud to have led this bipartisan effort that provides workers, taxpayers, and employers the commonsense job training solutions they deserve.”
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BURNSVILLE – Members of the Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board (WIB) presented Congressman John Kline with an award recognizing his efforts which led to the passage of the “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act,” bipartisan job training legislation signed into law. The new law eliminates ineffective programs; empowers job creators and promotes accountability; and reduces unnecessary bureaucracy and administrative costs. “Congressman Kline’s leadership was vitally important to the passage...
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“Americans looking for work needed a more efficient, effective, and accountable workforce development system to ensure they have the opportunity to succeed and this job training law does that.”
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WASHINGTON – Minnesota Congressman John Kline issued the following statement today after voting for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that mandates any potential agreement be publicly available for 60 days before Congress can vote on it: “I was pleased to support TPA because it requires a more open and transparent process for any potential trade agreement by bolstering Congress’ constitutional authority and the people’s final say in approving U.S. trade with other countries. Despite confusion and ...
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“The medical device industry is a significant economic driver and job creator in Minnesota, and I was pleased to help champion Rep. Paulsen’s bill to stop taxing medical devices that save and improve millions of lives in order to help fund the President’s flawed health care law."
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More than 80 employers with job openings will be attending U.S. Rep. John Kline’s Career & Jobs Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Eagan Community Center in Eagan. The fair is free and open to the public. “I am pleased to host a jobs fair that will connect Minnesotans who are looking for a job with potential employers and with resources to enable a successful job search,” said Kline, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. “I encourage constituents to attend my jobs ...
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BURNSVILLE – More than 80 employers with job openings will be attending Minnesota Congressman John Kline’s Career & Jobs Fair on Monday, June 22 at the Eagan Community Center in Eagan. Kline’s Career & Jobs Fair is free and open to the public. "I am pleased to host a jobs fair that will connect Minnesotans who are looking for a job with potential employers and with resources to enable a successful job search," said Kline, the Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. "I encour...
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