Executive Branch and Administration
On 8/16 the Federal School Safety Commission held its fifth meeting, organized by the Department of Homeland Security around the theme “Creating a Citadel of Learning: New Tools to Secure our Schools, Inside and Out.” The panelists spoke to…
On 8/15 the Office of Management and Budget released a Statement of Administration Policy on the proposed Senate appropriations package. The Senate began debate…
The Office of Management and Budget is reportedly considering another package of budget rescissions, to be introduced…
Department of Education
On 8/13 five California Congressional representatives and both CA Senators sent a letter to Nelnet Inc, a student loan collector, requested that it comply with California’s state laws on student debt collection and immediately…
On 8/14 the Department of Education formally proposed rescinding the Gainful Employment regulations…
Congress
This week the Senate continues floor consideration of the FY19 appropriations package. It is set to start voting on amendments to the...