WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Higher education

H.R. 4152, The Native Act to Transform Imagery in Various Environments

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4152 would authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to eligible schools to assist such schools to discontinue use of a derogatory or discriminatory name or depiction as a team name, mascot, or nickname....

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H.R. 4103, To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4103 would extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year....

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S. 2796, A bill to extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2796 would extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year....

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S. 2789, The Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2789 would establish a scholarship program to encourage outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in mission-critical fields to pursue a career in the Federal Government....

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S. 2733, A bill to provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

S. 2733 would provide for the establishment of a Private Education Loan Ombudsman....

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H.R. 3982, The Reengaging Americans in Serious Education by Uniting Programs Act

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3982 would prepare young people in disadvantaged situations for a competitive future....

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P.L. 111-84, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $14.09

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2647 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, and it would prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010....

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H.R. 3956, The Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3956 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for members of the Armed Forces on active duty regardless of the date of disbursement....

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H.R. 3950, The Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality Act

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3950 would amend provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 relating to mathematics and science instruction....

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H.R. 3943, The Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3943 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program....

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S. 1932, The Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1932 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program....

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H.R. 3913, To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3913 would direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses....

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P.L. 111-90, The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1818 would amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to honor the legacy of Stewart L. Udall....

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S. 1791, The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1791 would establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories....

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H.R. 3585, The Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Cost per Average Family: $12.40

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3585 would guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies....

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S. 1775, The Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1775 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for members of the Armed Forces on active duty regardless of the date of disbursement....

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H.R. 2489, The AmericaView Geospatial Imagery Mapping Program Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.42

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2489 would authorize a comprehensive national cooperative geospatial imagery mapping program through the United States Geological Survey, it would promote use of the program for education, workforce training and development, and applied research, and it would support Federal, State, tribal, and local government programs....

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H.R. 3758, The Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3758 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers....

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H.R. 3733, The Armed Forces Education Parity Act

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3733 would amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of members of the Armed Forces to participate in programs of higher education offered by the Community College of the Air Force....

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H.R. 3731, The Community College Energy Training Act of 2009

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3731 would require the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in sustainable energy....

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H.R. 3619, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $86.77

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3619 would authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010....

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P.L. 111-80, The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Cost per Average Family: $1178.00

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010....

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S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $593.05

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1462 would promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development....

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S. 1733, The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1733 would create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy....

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H.R. 3657, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for members of the United States Public Health Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Corps to transfer unused benefits under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to family members, and for other purposes

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3657 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for members of the United States Public Health Service and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Corps to transfer unused benefits under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program to family members....

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