United States House Committee On Education And The Workforce
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Virginia Foxx criticizes U.S. Department of Education after third audit failure
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed criticism towards the U.S. Department of Education following the release of its audit results.
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Court rejects Biden-Harris overtime rule; Foxx comments on decision
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed her approval following a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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H.R. 8932 seeks timely availability of federal student aid application
On November 15, 2024, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx addressed the House Floor to advocate for H.R. 8932, known as the FAFSA Deadline Act.
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House passes bipartisan bill setting October deadline for FAFSA availability
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her satisfaction as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAFSA Deadline Act with a bipartisan vote of 381 to 1.
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Virginia Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris administration's approach to employer-employee communication
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has responded to a recent decision by the Biden-Harris administration.
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Virginia Foxx seeks details on Black Lung Disability Trust Fund amid financial concerns
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has addressed a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, requesting detailed information regarding the management of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.
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Stefanik nominated as UN ambassador; receives praise from Chairwoman Foxx
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed her support for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration.
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Virginia Foxx opposes potential regulation changes by Biden-Harris on third-party providers
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed opposition to potential regulatory changes by the Biden-Harris administration concerning third-party providers in online education.
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Lawmakers seek GAO review on challenges in H-2A visa program
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) have reached out to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with a request to assess the H-2A visa program's...
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Virginia Foxx criticizes universities for inadequate response to campus antisemitism
The Education and the Workforce Committee recently released a report titled "Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed," which highlights the failure of universities to protect their Jewish communities.
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Report reveals campus antisemitism amid administrative failures
The Committee on Education and the Workforce, led by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has released a report detailing findings from a year-long investigation into antisemitism on college campuses.
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Lawmakers seek answers on job number discrepancies under Biden-Harris administration
Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good are pressing for answers from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su regarding the Biden-Harris administration's...
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Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris student loan plan as election nears
The Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed strong criticism of the Biden-Harris administration's recent student loan initiative.
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Chairwoman Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris administration's student loan forgiveness strategy
Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has criticized the Biden-Harris administration's approach to student loan forgiveness, following a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
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Lawmakers criticize Harvard's response to anti-CCP protests
Following an investigation into events at Harvard University, concerns have been raised about the institution's handling of protests against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has revealed documents indicating that Harvard placed anti-CCP protestors on disciplinary probation while not addressing the actions of a pro-CCP agitator who allegedly assaulted them.
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Lawmakers question DOL's exemption policy for certain worker centers
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good have raised concerns about the Department of Labor's handling of worker centers. In a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, they questioned how the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) enforces disclosure requirements for these entities.
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Virginia Foxx demands Department of Labor comply with independent contractor probe
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has addressed a letter to Acting Secretary Su, urging the Department of Labor (DOL) to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee. The subpoena is part of an investigation into the Biden-Harris administration's actions regarding independent contractors.
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Virginia Foxx demands DOL compliance with independent contractor probe
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has sent a letter to Acting Secretary Su, urging the Department of Labor (DOL) to comply with a subpoena issued by the committee.
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Lawmakers question education department's revision of CTE program guidelines
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean have expressed concerns over the Department of Education's proposed changes to career and technical education (CTE) programs. The two Republican lawmakers are questioning the Biden-Harris administration's revisions to the State Plan Guide and Consolidated Annual Report for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, commonly known as Perkins V.
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Chair Foxx questions Biden-Harris administration's use of funds for government unions
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx is pressing for accountability regarding the Biden-Harris administration's use of taxpayer funds to support government unions. Foxx addressed Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman Lauren McFerran, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows, expressing concerns about the administration's concessions to labor unions.