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Chairman Walberg addresses Columbia University leadership change amid antisemitism concerns
Today, Congressman Tim Walberg from Michigan, who chairs the Education and Workforce Committee, responded to the recent announcement by Katrina Armstrong, the interim president of Columbia University, about her decision to step down.
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Lawmakers raise concerns over response to campus antisemitism at five colleges
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens have sent letters to five colleges regarding their responses to antisemitism on campus.
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House passes DETERRENT Act to address foreign influence in universities
Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, formally known as H.R. 1048.
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Hearing to discuss employer-sponsored health care access and affordability
The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is set to hold a hearing on improving access and affordability in employer-sponsored health care.
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Lawmakers request reversal of proposed rule affecting 14(c) certificates for disabled employment
Representatives from the Education and Workforce Committee, including Chairman Tim Walberg, along with several colleagues, have addressed a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
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Hearing discusses updates needed for Fair Labor Standards Act
Today, Ryan Mackenzie, Chairman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, addressed a hearing titled "The Future of Wage Laws: Assessing the FLSA's Effectiveness, Challenges, and Opportunities."
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Subcommittee examines AI's impact on K-12 education
The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education is set to conduct a hearing focused on the influence of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
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Walberg backs DETERRENT Act against foreign influence in education
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg expressed his support for the bipartisan Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act on the House Floor.
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House GOP leaders urge Senate support for Trump-endorsed budget resolution
Today, a group of Republican leaders in the House of Representatives issued a joint statement supporting the Trump-endorsed House budget resolution.
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Subcommittee to examine wage laws in upcoming hearing
Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will conduct a hearing to discuss the future of wage laws.
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Chairman Walberg comments on executive order targeting Department of Education
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg responded to President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.
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Walberg urges new labor secretary on oversight issues
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg has reached out to the newly confirmed Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, through a letter addressing oversight issues allegedly neglected by the Biden-Harris administration.
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Subcommittee examines future of wage laws in upcoming hearing
The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections is set to convene a hearing on the future of wage laws.
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Kevin Kiley discusses benefits of school choice at recent hearing
Today, a hearing titled "Education Without Limits: Exploring the Benefits of School Choice" was conducted by Kevin Kiley, Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee.
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Hearing on school choice to explore educational benefits
The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will convene a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. under the leadership of Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA).
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Chairman Walberg praises Senate confirmation of Secretary of Labor Chavez-DeRemer
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.
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Trump's executive order ends loan forgiveness for anti-American activists
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order.
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Trump cuts $400 million in grants to Columbia University
Today, the Trump administration announced its decision to cut $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University.
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Chairman Walberg comments on February jobs report
Today, Tim Walberg, Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, commented on the Department of Labor's February jobs report.
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Subcommittee discusses new proposals for enhancing workforce innovation act
Today, a hearing was held by the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, chaired by Burgess Owens (R-UT), to discuss the future of workforce development in America.