Community College Leaders Applaud Key Components of Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan

Posted at 18:42h March 31, 2021 in RAMC News by RAMC
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Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC), a coalition of community colleges, issued the following statement in support of key components of the Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan, including significant investments in the nation’s community colleges, broadband infrastructure, and child care facilities: “Community colleges are instrumental to building a stronger talent pipeline and reviving our economy post-COVID. […]

Washington Wrap Up – March 30, 2021

Posted at 13:06h March 30, 2021 in Washington Wrap Up by RAMC
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Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. March 30, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held its nomination hearing for Cynthia Marten to serve as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education. The House Appropriations Committee announced the extension of […]

Community College Leaders Endorse the JOBS Act of 2021

Posted at 20:09h March 18, 2021 in RAMC News by RAMC
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC), a coalition of community colleges, issued the following statement in support of the Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students (JOBS) Act of 2021, bipartisan and bicameral legislation introduced by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) and Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) that would extend […]

Washington Wrap Up – March 16, 2021

Posted at 13:21h March 17, 2021 in Washington Wrap Up by RAMC
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Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. March 16, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE The House and Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319). Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee Ranking Member Roy Blunt (R-MO) announced his retirement. ADMINISTRATION […]

Washington Wrap Up – March 2, 2021

Posted at 12:00h March 2, 2021 in Washington Wrap Up by RAMC
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Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. March 2, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE The House Budget Committee approved a reconciliation package consisting of the bills reported by Committees receiving reconciliation instructions to the full House, including the House Education and Labor legislation. The […]