United States House Committee On Education And The Workforce
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Virginia Foxx criticizes education department over third audit failure
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed strong criticism towards the U.S. Department of Education following the release of its audit results.
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Harvard leadership criticized for inadequate response to antisemitism
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has released an investigative update highlighting significant shortcomings in Harvard University's response to antisemitic incidents on its campus. The investigation reveals that despite receiving substantial recommendations from Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group (AAG), the university leadership failed to publicize or implement these suggestions.
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Education Committee demands documents from UCLA regarding antisemitism allegations
The Chairwoman of the Education and Workforce Committee, Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has issued a letter to University of California system President Michael Drake, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, and University of California Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib. The letter requests documents and information pertaining to UCLA's handling of an unlawful antisemitic encampment, several instances of antisemitic violence, harassment, and exclusion on campus, as well as the university administration's alleged failure to ensure a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The...
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Foxx, Green Op-Ed Calls for Mayorkas' Removal from Office
In a recent op-ed for the Washington Times, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) have outlined the reasons why Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas must be removed from office. The op-ed comes ahead of a House vote to impeach Mayorkas, highlighting the significant consequences of his actions.The op-ed begins by emphasizing the devastating impact of the unprecedented chaos at the southern border under Mayorkas' leadership. Foxx and Green argue that the influx of illegal...
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Lawmakers Request Investigation into Biden Admin’s Botched FAFSA Rollout
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, along with other lawmakers, has requested a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the Biden administration's mishandling of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program. The bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act, passed in 2020, aimed to make financial aid more accessible by streamlining the application process. However, the Department of Education (Education) failed to properly implement the program, causing delays for students and families in accessing crucial financial...
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Foxx, Kiley to Biden: End Anti-Worker Julie Su’s Reign
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) have written a letter to President Biden, urging him not to renominate Julie Su to head the Department of Labor (DOL). The letter comes following Su's failure to secure enough support in the Senate to confirm her nomination.
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Foxx Slams Harvard for Plagiarism Double Standard
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has criticized Harvard University for its alleged double standard in handling plagiarism allegations against President Claudine Gay. In a letter addressed to Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker, Foxx demanded more information about the university's handling of the allegations and the unequal application of Harvard's Honor Code.Foxx expressed concern about the inconsistent application of standards, stating, "Our concern is that standards are not being applied consistently,...
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Foxx on Biden DOL Limiting Health Care Options for Small Businesses
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has expressed her concern over the Biden administration's decision to rescind the Trump administration rule that expanded association health plans (AHPs). Foxx believes that this proposed rule will limit choice and increase health care costs for small businesses and their workers.Foxx highlights the fact that small businesses have been grappling with the soaring costs of health insurance, with many struggling to provide coverage for their employees. She states, "Small businesses overwhelmingly cite the...
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Foxx Torches Raise the Wage Act Following New CBO Report
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her strong opposition to the Raise the Wage Act of 2023, following the release of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report. In her statement, Foxx criticized the proposed legislation, calling it a "bureaucrat's daydream" that would have detrimental effects on the American economy.Foxx stated, "Bad ideas take their first breath in the Democrat-controlled Senate—that much is clear. S. 2488 might have a glossy exterior and a poll-tested title, but it’s nothing more than a bureaucrat’s...
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Education Committee Slams Education Secretary for Failing to Protect Jewish Students
Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee, led by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, expressed its disappointment with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona for delaying rulemaking that would protect Jewish students from antisemitism on college campuses. The Department's decision to postpone the implementation of President Trump's Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism, which was expected this month, has drawn criticism from the Committee.In a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona, the lawmakers stated, "This is particularly egregious in the face of increased anti-Jewish...
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Foxx: President Biden Kicks America’s Workforce in The Shin
WASHINGTON - Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the Education and the Workforce Committee, has criticized President Biden's final rule implementing Executive Order 14063. According to Foxx, this rule benefits union bosses at the expense of American workers, contractors, and taxpayers. Foxx stated, "Whenever union bosses call President Biden to do their bidding, he picks up on the first ring." She argues that the rule, which promotes project labor agreements on federal construction projects, is lopsided and unfair.Foxx further expressed her concern that the rule excludes...
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Foxx on DOL’s Latest Apprenticeship Power Grab
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her concerns about the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rulemaking on registered apprenticeship regulations. Foxx criticized the DOL for succumbing to pressure from leftist mobs and implementing woke policies.Foxx stated, "It’s no secret that DOL has been trained like a dog to sit, shake, and roll over on command by leftist mobs. Look no further than the Department’s 779-page notice of proposed rulemaking that’s chock full of pandering buzzwords like ‘equity’ and ‘inclusion’ – telltale...
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Foxx Questions USPS About Sharing Customer’s Personal Info with Unions
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) changes to its privacy policy. Foxx has raised questions about the potential release of customers' personal information to labor unions.In a letter addressed to USPS Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Foxx expresses her astonishment at the possibility of such a breach of personal information. She seeks clarification on USPS's collection and dissemination of information to labor unions.Foxx highlights that USPS has...
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Chairwoman Foxx Supports Resolution Denouncing Committee Testimony from UPenn, Harvard and MIT Presidents
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed her support for Conference Chair Elise Stefanik's resolution condemning the recent rise of antisemitism on college campuses. The resolution specifically addresses the testimony given by former President Magill, as well as Presidents Gay and Kornbluth of UPenn, Harvard, and MIT, during a Committee hearing on December 5, 2023.During her speech on the House floor, Chairwoman Foxx highlighted the disturbing response from these university presidents when questioned about their policies regarding...
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Foxx Offers New Resource to Report Antisemitism on Campus
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has announced the establishment of a Committee-run email dedicated to reporting cases of antisemitism on college campuses. The email address, Report.antisemitism@mail.house.gov, is open to college students, faculty, and concerned community members who wish to share incidents of antisemitism.Chairwoman Foxx explained that the creation of this centralized reporting system is in response to the numerous messages received by the Committee from individuals across the country following a recent hearing with...
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House Passes Bill to Return Nutritious Whole Milk to School Cafeterias
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1147, known as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation aims to promote the health, development, and education of young people by providing students, parents, and food service providers with the flexibility and choice of milk options needed for nutritious meals.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx of the Education and the Workforce Committee expressed her support for the bill, stating, "Passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would be a critical step towards empowering parents and securing...
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Foxx Champions Choice in Milk Options for Nutritious School Meals
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has voiced her support for the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan legislation that aims to provide school food service providers with simplicity, flexibility, and choice in serving all types of milk, including whole and 2 percent milk.In her remarks on the House Floor, Chairwoman Foxx highlighted the significance of whole milk during the Christmas season and its nutritional benefits for Santa Claus. She stated, "The nutrients in whole milk—like protein, calcium, and vitamin...
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House Passes Resolution to Condemn Testimony of Gay, Magill, and Kornbluth
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed a resolution, H. Res. 927, condemning antisemitism on campuses and the testimony of university presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution comes amid rising concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students on college campuses.According to the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International, there has been a significant increase in antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish students. Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) highlighted this issue on the House floor, stating, "Jewish...
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Professor With Alleged Ties to Iran Ousted
Oberlin College has taken action against Professor Mohammad Jafar Mahallati, following a year-long investigation into his alleged ties to the Iranian regime. The decision to place Mahallati on "administrative leave" comes after Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Congressman Jim Banks demanded answers from Oberlin College regarding the professor's connections.The allegations against Mahallati are deeply concerning. He has been accused of being involved in covering up the mass murder of thousands of Iranian political prisoners in 1988. These...
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Chair Good Goes After Biden's Radical Union Agenda
WASHINGTON – Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) criticized President Biden's union agenda during a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." Good accused President Biden of favoring unions over workers and job creators, stating that the Biden administration is attempting to micromanage every employer-employee relationship in the country.Good highlighted the role of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which is meant to provide a level playing field...