Washington Wrap Up – May 18, 2021

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. May 18, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE The Senate confirmed Cindy Marten to serve as Deputy Secretary of ED by a vote of 54-44. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance the nominations of Jocelyn […]

RAMC Statement on American Families Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rebuilding America’s Middle Class (RAMC), a coalition of community colleges, issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s proposal to provide two years of free community college under the president’s American Families Plan: RAMC members support initiatives that remove barriers to the quality higher education programs necessary to better prepare students for […]

Washington Wrap Up – May 4, 2021

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. May 4, 2021 ADMINISTRATION The Biden Administration released an outline of its American Families Plan, the second part of the President’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan. President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night. The […]

Washington Wrap Up – April 27, 2021

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. April 27, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced the nominations of Cindy Marten to serve as Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education (ED), James Kvaal […]

Washington Wrap Up – April 20, 2021

Below is an abridged version of RAMC’s weekly Washington Wrap Up. Find out more about Wrap Up and other RAMC resources here. April 20, 2021 HOUSE and SENATE At a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee, Senator Warren released data she had received from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that estimated the number […]

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

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

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 […]