Washington Wrap Up – December 15, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. December 15, 2020 HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate passed a measure to extend the current Continuing Resolution to this Friday, December 18. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on “The 2020 Census: The Bureau […]

Community College Leaders Advocate for Short-Term Pell, Emergency Grant Aid, and Expanded Student Supports

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC), a coalition of community colleges, today submitted a memo to President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team offering insight into ways the new administration can better support and strengthen the nation’s community colleges. RAMC Board President and Chancellor of Dallas College Joe May said, “Community colleges are absolutely essential […]

Washington Wrap Up – December 8, 2020

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. December 8, 2020 HOUSE and SENATE The House Democratic Caucus selected Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) as Chair for the full House Appropriations Committee. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on “5G Wireless: Capabilities and Challenges for […]