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Joined June 2007

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  1. Dec 21

    NEW: Ranking Member releases statement in response to rescinding 2014 school discipline guidance. The guidance gave schools the tools to address discrimination in school discipline.

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  2. Dec 18

    Ranking Member says Trump administration's school safety commission report "is not a serious or good-faith effort to make schools safer for students and educators." Full statement:

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  3. Dec 15

    Today is the last day to sign up for affordable health insurance. Go to to choose a plan that works best for you and your family.

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  4. Dec 12

    Today, the Republican Majority cancelled the only hearing it has called on the minimum wage since taking control in 2010. Our Members still wanted to hear the stories of workers who traveled here to tell Congress that it’s time to .

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  5. Dec 11

    The Trump administration’s “public charge” proposal would use the threat of deportation to scare immigrant families away from using the public benefits they need. Yesterday, Committee Democrats spoke out against the cruelty of this proposal.

  6. Dec 10

    At a hearing in May, Secretary DeVos struggled to even explain on how the Department is holding states accountable for closing the achievement gap, which is a requirement under ESSA.

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  7. Dec 10

    Three years ago today, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act, finally replacing No Child Left Behind. The law requires states to meaningfully close achievement gaps, but gives states and school districts the flexibility to use strategies that work best for them.

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  8. Dec 4

    In her final report to Congress, the retiring Inspector General at criticizes Secretary DeVos's efforts to strip accountability from for-profit schools. Her warning: For-profit education "continues to be a high-risk area."

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  9. Dec 3

    An important, lasting part of ’s legacy: The Americans With Disabilities Act.

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  10. Nov 29

    In 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was established to require that students with disabilities be educated in public schools and be provided a meaningful educational benefit. Congress must continue to ensure equal access to education is a reality for all.

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  11. Nov 21

    The Education Department’s *own analysis* found that ACICS is not meeting two recognition criteria. Those two criteria are…. Competency and Conflicts of Interests.

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  12. Nov 18

    Last week, Ranking Member addressed the Association of University Centers on Disabilities regarding building more inclusive communities. He also caught up with Jack Brandt, a leader at and the winner of AUCD’s Young Professional Award.

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  13. Nov 16

    Today, Ranking Member met with former First Lady of Virginia to talk about child nutrition programs and providing every family with access to healthy food.

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  14. Nov 11

    Reminder: From now until December 15, go to to find an affordable health insurance plan for you and your family.

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  15. Nov 8

    Unfortunately, the promise of an affordable education is still out of reach for millions of students. That is why Democrats recently introduced the Aim Higher Act, which offers every student has a path to a debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.

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  16. Nov 7

    Click here to read Ranking Member 's full statement on the election results: .

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  17. Nov 2

    Need to ? From now until December 15, visit to find a plan that provides you with high-quality, affordable health care.

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  18. Nov 1

    Today is Day, the day when Latina pay catches up to that of White, non-Hispanic men from the previous year. That is unjust. We must pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would strengthen workplace protections and expand opportunities all workers.

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  19. Nov 1

    Open enrollment in starts today! Make sure you .

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  20. Oct 29

    In September, Secretary DeVos inexplicably changed the College Scorecard to make it harder for students to evaluate and compare colleges. Today, top House Democrats are calling on the Department to reverse those changes.

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