Category: US Senate

Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell

05.15.23

Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Aviation Workforce, Lower Cost Barriers to Enter Pilot & Maintenance Careers

Aviation Workforce Development Act would expand 529 plans to include pilot & aviation maintenance education; WA leads the nation in aerospace and aviation industries; field supports more than 250,000 WA jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing the Aviation Workforce Development Act, which removes barriers to paying for aviation-related training. This legislation extends eligible expenses for 529 plans, allowing them to be used to pay for flight and aviation maintenance programs certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

“Families use 529 plans to save for their children’s future education. But we know that our next generation of workers need options beyond traditional four-year college degrees, such as apprenticeships, trade schools, and more,” Sen. Cantwell said. “By allowing 529 plans to cover FAA-certified commercial pilot and aviation maintenance courses, this bill helps remove cost barriers for students considering a career path in Washington state’s thriving aviation industry.”

The Aviation Workforce Development Act will open up more opportunities for young professionals to become an integral part of the state’s aviation workforce. U.S. Representative Mike Collins (R, GA-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for the qualified education expenses, including tuition, room and board, and other related expenses, of qualified beneficiaries to attend institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, and many trade and apprenticeship programs.

529 plans generally do not include coverage of pilot or aviation maintenance programs unless they are offered by an “eligible educational institution,” such as a college, university, trade school, or other post-secondary educational institution that is eligible to participate in a student aid program run by the Department of Education.

Meanwhile, according to Boeing’s Pilot and Technician Outlook, the 20-year outlook for aviation personnel includes 602,000 new pilots and 610,000 new maintenance technicians. According to ATP, the nation’s largest flight school, it costs just over $96,000 a year to become a pilot with no previous experience and just over $75,000 if a student starts with a private pilot certificate. This upfront cost is a major barrier to entry for pilots, copilots, and flight engineers, preventing access to a career field that the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook has in the top 20 paying occupations, with a median wage of $202,180 a year in 2021.

The State of Washington has been ranked first overall in aviation and aerospace for more than 100 years in the U.S. across multiple categories, making the state attractive to manufacturers. Each year, more than 25 million passengers and 600,000 tons of cargo are transported through the state’s aviation system. Commercial and defense-related aerospace companies directly employ 93,000 people at 600 companies across the state, generating $35.5 billion annually in sales, with another 94,000 jobs and an additional $24 billion in annual sales generated indirectly.

Combined, Washington state’s aerospace and aviation industries support more than 250,000 jobs. In 2019 alone, over 240 aerospace start-ups in non-traditional aerospace and emerging segments were established in Washington – this growth trend showed no signs of slowing down as of 2022.

Sen. Cantwell has been working to remove barriers to entry for the aviation workforce, advocating for policies that would expand and diversify the talent pool by increasing access to financial assistance for education and training while attracting more women and people of color.

“Now more than ever, we cannot afford to leave good talent on the table,” Sen. Cantwell said during a March 16 hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. “We should consider policies that will help drive down those costs and get more students into the aviation talent pool.”

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Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott

Monday | May 15, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act. This legislation extends eligible expenses for 529 plans, allowing them to be used to pay for FAA-certified flight and aviation maintenance programs.  As record numbers of air travelers visit South Carolina each year, the Aviation Workforce Development Act will open up more opportunities for young professionals to become an integral part of the state’s aviation workforce. 

U.S. Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“Pilot and aviation maintenance jobs are in high demand and provide workers with high-quality, well-paying careers. Unfortunately, the extensive and expensive training they require has undermined Americans’ ability to tap into this vital industry. By giving parents flexibility with the hard-earned money they invest into 529 plans, this commonsense legislation provides a pathway to turn today’s students into tomorrow’s pilots. Affording our aviation sector the workforce necessary to sustain the tremendous growth South Carolina has enjoyed will ensure tourists continue to flock to our great state and will provide South Carolinians with reliable and efficient travel,” said Senator Scott.

“Families use 529 plans to save for their children’s future education. But we know that our next generation of workers need options beyond traditional four-year college degrees, such as apprenticeships, trade schools, and more. By allowing 529 plans to cover FAA-certified commercial pilot and aviation maintenance courses, this bill helps remove cost barriers for students considering a career path in Washington state’s thriving aviation industry,” said Senator Cantwell.

“The Aviation Workforce Development Act is a commonsense proposal to give Americans who want to pursue a career in aviation – on the ground or in the air – the same tools as those seeking four-year degrees with zero increased cost to taxpayers. Thank you, Senators Tim Scott and Maria Cantwell, for joining our effort to bolster the aviation industry with a steady supply of pilots and aircraft mechanics,” said Representative Mike Collins.

“CCAA fully supports the Aviation Workforce Development Act co-sponsored by Senator Tim Scott and Senator Cantwell. Pilots and those who enable planes to fly are undoubtedly the most important personnel in the aviation industry. This Act would allow FAA-certified flight schools and aviation maintenance schools to be a qualified expense for 529 education plans and this will ensure that these career paths become more accessible to a greater number of people. Aviation is in desperate need of additional pilots and those that maintain planes and this Act would move the needle forward on making these occupations a more realistic opportunity for men and women to choose,” said Elliott Summey, CEO and Executive Director of Charleston County Aviation Authority in Charleston, South Carolina.

“It is imperative to our nation’s aviation infrastructure that we increase the number of qualified pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. With serious shortages in both key areas, we must take action to encourage and support students who wish to pursue aviation careers.  The cost of education is clearly among the largest barriers for postsecondary students.  Allowing families to use 529 education savings accounts toward FAA-certified training programs would have an immediate and positive impact on students’ ability to succeed in these programs and access well-paying careers, all while addressing our transportation system’s critical workforce needs,” said Judi Olmstead, AAE and Director of Airports at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR).

“The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) fully supports the Aviation Workforce Development Act. Providing a way for more individuals, especially those of diverse backgrounds, to have access to educational opportunities within the aviation industry is imperative. With the high costs of flight and aviation maintenance schools, passing and establishing this bill would remove a significant barrier for those interested in entering a career in aviation,” said Mike Gula, AAE and Executive Director of CAE.

“Quality air transportation and air service connectivity are key drivers of economic prosperity for the nation. Continued investment in infrastructure at facilities like Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will expand access, commerce and economic opportunity for the residents that depend on our airports to connect them with the world. A vital component of our infrastructure is the supply of qualified commercial pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.  The Boeing Company projects that 602,000 new pilots and 610,000 new maintenance technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the global commercial fleet over the next 20 years.  Meeting projected pilot and aircraft technician demand will be wholly dependent on the nation’s investment in a steady pipeline of newly qualified personnel to replace those who have left or will soon leave the industry through retirement and ongoing attrition. We whole-heartedly support efforts to expand access to these important careers, including expanding the popular 529 education savings programs to allow FAA-certified commercial flight and aviation maintenance programs to be qualified expenses,” said Dave Edwards, President and CEO of GSP Airport District.

“Our nations aviation infrastructure is critical, and hemorrhaging every day in great part due to the lack of qualified personnel in key technical areas of expertise. This legislation addresses that need, and we encourage its passage quickly; because the need is now!” said Lee Collins, CEO of the National Flight Training Alliance.

“Aviation maintenance workers are a critical component of the aerospace ecosystem. Allowing aspiring students interested in aviation careers to use their 529 plans for mechanic education programs will help grow our future workforce. Senator Scott and Senator Cantwell’s bill, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, is a step in the right direction to making aviation careers more accessible for students across the country,” said Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).

“As the only craft-specific union representing aviation maintenance technicians, we applaud Senators Tim Scott and Maria Cantwell for introducing the Aviation Workforce Development Act. The aviation maintenance workforce is in sore need of new technicians, but the cost of higher education can be a significant challenge. By allowing students to use their 529 savings to pay for aircraft maintenance school, the Aviation Workforce Development Act will help address the severe deficit of qualified aircraft maintenance technicians,” said Bret Oestreich, National President of the American Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA).

The Aviation Workforce Development Act is endorsed by Airlines for America, National Air Carrier Association, Regional Airline Association, Cargo Airline Association, International Air Transport Association, Aerospace Industries Association, Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Flight School Association of North America, Air Line Pilots Association, Allied Pilots Association, Southwest Airlines Pilots Associations, Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations, NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, Aviation Technician Education Council, National Flight Training Association, Gulfstream Aerospace, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Atlas Air Worldwide, FedEx, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, United Airlines, Boeing, NetJets, Hawaiian Airlines, UPS, JetBlue Airways, National Business Aviation Association, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. 

Background:

• A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for the qualified education expenses, including tuition, room and board, and other related expenses, of qualified beneficiaries to attend institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, and many trade and apprenticeship programs.
• 529 plans generally do not include coverage of pilot or aviation maintenance programs unless they are an “eligible educational institution,” such as a college, university, trade school, or other post-secondary educational institution that is eligible to participate in a student aid program run by the Department of Education.
• Meanwhile, according to Boeing’s Pilot and Technician Outlook, the 20-year outlook for aviation personnel includes 602,000 new pilots and 610,000 new maintenance technicians.
• According to ATP, the nation’s largest flight school, it costs just over $96,000 a year to become a pilot with no previous experience and just over $75,000 if you start with a private pilot certificate.
• This upfront cost is a major barrier to entry for pilots, copilots, and flight engineers, preventing access to a career field that the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook has in the top 20 paying occupations, with a median wage of $202,180 a year in 2021.

Related Issues: 

Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana)

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Hill on Sunday defending the blue slip nomination process for district court judges.

Kennedy also highlighted the success of district court nominee Darrel Papillion, a Louisiana nominee who received blue slips from both Republican senators and sailed through the Judiciary Committee vote last week, earning bipartisan support.

Below are key excerpts:

“[T]he blue slip isn’t about dunking on the opposition. The blue slip is one of the only ways that citizens have a say—through their elected senators—in who gets to call the legal balls and strikes in their communities.”

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“Trust in our judicial system depends on these judges’ being highly qualified. That means knowing legal procedure and constitutional rights inside and out. These judges must also have the appropriate judicial temperament to ensure every citizen receives a fair trial. Republican and Democratic senators alike should be loath to leave this responsibility to unelected bureaucrats in the White House Counsel’s Office who don’t know or understand the people we represent.

“While I believe my colleagues on both sides of the aisle take the responsibility of confirmation seriously, the majority party can get tunnel vision when trying to rush through the president’s nominees. I’ve served during Republican and Democrat White Houses, and I know that presidents from both parties have nominated some duds. The stakes for green-lighting a questionable candidate may seem low, but bad judges have real consequences. No one wants to find themself fighting for their freedom before a judge who thinks the U.S. Constitution is the name of a ship.

“Senators can’t afford to overlook unqualified nominees because we are accountable first and foremost to the people of our state—the same people who suffer at the hands of biased or untalented appointees. If a bad judge lands on a district court in Louisiana, that judge can oversee a lifetime appointment’s worth of injustices. And that can do irreparable damage to the people who sent me to be their voice.”

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“The blue slip process encourages bipartisan cooperation. Our deference to the people of our respective states forces any White House to prioritize the qualifications and judicial temperament of nominees rather than bending the knee to activists or privileging people with political connections. The blue slip process makes our court system fairer and stronger. And that’s good for our democracy.”

Read Kennedy’s full op-ed here.  

Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Ron Johnson

Long Overdue

Ending the Covid emergency was long overdue.

Our response was a miserable failure – loss of life due to the sabotage of early treatment, vaccine injuries, and the human toll of shutdowns.

They want to quietly end the emergency and ignore all the damage done. As a reminder, here’s a (less than 2 minutes) highlight video of my comments over the years on the pandemic.

As I told the Epoch Times, the best way to sum up our response to Covid: an insane, miserable failure.

Epoch Times: The “COVID Cartels” Manipulation of America

Title 42 Border Catastrophe

While ending the Covid emergency is long overdue, the Title 42 protections expired at 11:59 pm Thursday.

The emergency health authority allowed U.S. officials to turn away migrants to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas caused this disaster and the legacy media enabled the border crisis by covering it up.

Now that the catastrophe is totally out of control, will the malfeasance, corruption, and cover-up continue?

Health Freedom Conference in Wisconsin

Freedom and truth are the essential ingredients for this American experiment. I was honored to speak at last month’s Wisconsin United for Freedom’s annual conference in the Wisconsin Dells. My remarks were broadcast on Facebook and you can watch them here.

I’m committed to tenaciously pursue the truth surrounding Covid-19 and the vaccine injured.

Letter to HHS

I sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting unredacted copies of 106 pages that show U.S. public health officials sharing information about ivermectin.

The heavily redacted documents were released to Judicial Watch pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request.

The public has a right to know what information HHS, FDA, NIH, and NIAID officials reviewed regarding the effectiveness of ivermectin and how it considered or dismissed certain data. It’s past time for HHS to lift the redactions on the 106 pages and be transparent with the American people.

Compensation for Covid Vaccine Injured

I sent another letter to HHS for more information regarding the government’s review of compensation claims for injuries connected to the Covid-19 vaccines.

HHS owes the American people a complete explanation of its administration of the compensation program for individuals who have suffered Covid-19 vaccine injuries.

It is surprising to see such a low number of Covid-19 vaccine claims because according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, as of March 31, 2023, there have been 1,541,275 adverse events and 35,048 deaths associated with the Covid-19 vaccines.

Here’s just a few of the questions I have:

• How does an individual know to file a claim?
• Is their an adverstising campaign?
• How many employees are reviewing these claims?

Covid-19 Timeline

As I have said many times, I intend to uncover the truth and hold the Covid Cartel accountable.

From the beginning of the pandemic, I have been investigating the federal government’s failed response to Covid-19 and demanding transparency and accountability through congressional oversight.

Here is a timeline of my efforts.

Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, highlighted the need to sustain broadband access to rural areas through the FCC’s longstanding Universal Service Fund at a hearing last week. 

Senator Fischer also discussed the FCC’s forthcoming Broadband Deployment Locations Map that she authored as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Set to launch this week, this accountability tool will provide a clear overview of where the government awards funds for broadband deployment projects – improving interagency coordination to reach unserved locations.
 

Click the image above to watch video of Sen. Fischer’s questioning

Click here for audio

 
Following is a transcript of Senator Fischer’s questioning:

Senator Fischer: At a high level, I want to start by touching on a measure that I passed in the Infrastructure Law. It would create a unified mapping tool for broadband funding, known formally as the Broadband Deployment Locations Map. The purpose of this new map is to combine data and identify where each federal agency awards funds for broadband deployment projects. And that includes the FCC, USDA, NTIA, Treasury, and a lot of other agencies out there. I am eagerly awaiting the FCC’s launch of this comprehensive inter-agency map and the deadline for that is next week. Mr. Lyons, given that so many agencies have funding programs for broadband build out, do you agree that this map will be a critical tool to minimize wasteful spending between different agency programs?

Professor Lyons: Yeah, I think at 10,000-foot level, it’s absolutely right. One of the biggest difficulties we’ve had in creating a comprehensive broadband deployment mechanism nationwide is a lack of adequate mapping. I think everybody’s been on board with the idea of creating good maps. It’s just that the challenge is how to do it. And so, I applaud any efforts that would advance the ball on that topic.

Senator Fischer: Thank you. Ms. Kronenberg, you mentioned the tens of billions of dollars that have been appropriated for broadband deployment through the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan Act, and the Infrastructure Law. Do you believe inter-agency coordination through the Deployment Locations Map would help ensure that all of this taxpayer funding is maximized, so that we are extending networks to as many households as possible?

Ms. Kronenberg: Yes, so much, and thank you for your leadership on this issue. We think it is critical for us to be able to evaluate the areas that are getting the funding, who is getting it, and which locations still need service. We have one more recommendation, and that is it would be great to have this new map also overlay with the National Broadband Map that the Commission has that shows the unserved and underserved locations. I know they’re working hard to meet the deadline next week. And, as soon as they’re done, and they have the maps ready to go for the June 30th, we’d love to see them go another step further so that we can see an overlay of the programs that are being funded with the unserved and underserved map. Thank you.

Senator Fischer: That is a great idea. My focus has been and the focus of the law is that unserved areas need to be prioritized. And so, it is extremely important that we have that information, that companies have that information as well. Mr. Law, it is so good to see you again. Do you think that having this centralized map up and running on time also would prevent the risk that your networks could be overbuilt by other agencies’ broadband programs?

Mr. Law: Thank you, Senator Fischer. I agree 100%. I think that type of coordination is absolutely vital as we move forward. Golden West, for example, in our activities in South Dakota, we have plans that we are working on for ’24, ’25, ’26 that are all part of our construction plans that we would be able to identify in that situation to properly flag that, “hey, we are a federal universal service support recipient. Here are our network, either as it exists today or what it will be this year, the end of next year,” and prevent duplicity and really needless spending so that we can focus first – all programs can focus first – on the most important item which I believe to be unserved locations.

Senator Fischer: Totally agree with you, totally agree. And as you know, the Universal Service Fund makes valuable investments in networks in rural high-cost areas. Otherwise, it just wouldn’t be commercially viable to serve those. I know that you mentioned the successes of ACAM and CAF Broadband Loop Support in sustaining reliable broadband in deeply rural areas, such as farms, ranches, homes, businesses, that are found all across America. In terms of the proposed rulemaking pending before the FCC to extend support for these two high costs funding mechanisms, could you explain how it would help preserve the Universal Service Fund investments into the future?

Mr. Law: Thank you. Yes, I think a couple of things. I think it would both, I’ll say reset, for those companies the necessary speed requirements to bring them more up to date, both in alignment with other programs, as well as you know, based on customer demands from when those CAF BLS and ACAM programs began in 2018. The other – as you touched on – the sustainability in terms of the networks that are built and designed utilizing those funds. I think we have a laudable track record over the last 20 years. And I’m confident small, rural community providers, including Golden West, those in Nebraska, have a great track record of showing that those networks will stand the test of time.

Senator Fischer: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

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Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

05.11.23

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with U.S. Representatives Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), today, during Teacher Appreciation Week, introduced a bicameral bill that would address severe nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color.  Exacerbated by low pay, school leadership instability, and poor teaching conditions, schools in low-income communities struggle to retain experienced, qualified education professionals.  On average, teachers are paid 23.5 percent less than other college graduates working in nonteaching fields, and teachers in low-income schools are more underpaid than teachers in more affluent schools. 

The Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Act creates a fully refundable tax credit for teachers, paraprofessionals, mental health providers, and school leaders in Title I schools and for educators, program providers, and program directors in Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funded early childhood education programs.  The tax credit increases as these professionals become more experienced to incentivize retention. 

“We have a teaching shortage in communities across Illinois and the country because we pay our educators far too little.  Hoping to make ends meet for their own families, high quality and experienced teachers are incentivized to move to more affluent, higher paying districts. The impact on Black and Brown students and low-income communities is particularly drastic, with many students in the greatest need having the least resources available to them,” Durbin said. “With the RETAIN Act, we can help address teaching disparities by incentivizing teachers and other educational professionals to make careers in areas with the most need.” 

“Our public school teachers work tirelessly to fulfill our promise to ensure every child in America has access to high-quality education, regardless of where they live. Sadly, teachers are so often underpaid and overworked, especially in low-income communities. We are facing a teacher shortage that is breaking our promise to Wisconsin families. We have to do more to support our teachers, our children, and our future. Our RETAIN Act will help boost teacher pay, recruit skilled, compassionate teachers, and help Wisconsin kids get the high-quality education they need and deserve.”  

“Public school teachers work every day to meet the academic and emotional needs of their students,” said Smith. “And yet they remain largely underpaid. This is contributing to teacher shortages, which disproportionately affect students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. That’s just wrong. The RETAIN Act will help raise teacher pay, address teacher shortages and ultimately help students get the best education possible.” 

“Teachers shape our future generations and are the key to our future prosperity, and the RETAIN Act reflects our unwavering commitment to them,” said Schneider. “Recognizing the contributions of teachers by investing in them is crucial to attract talent and combat the nationwide shortage of teachers in public schools. That’s why I am committed to uplifting educators, enriching classrooms, and fostering a thriving school system that empowers teachers and students alike. I am proud to introduce this legislation with Sen. Durbin as we work to support our teachers.”

“Across my home state of Michigan, we have felt the devastating effects of teacher shortages, which significantly worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Stevens. “Low-income schools in particular struggle to retain and recruit the teaching talent that their students so desperately need. When our students fall behind, our nation falls behind. I am proud to be a part of this bicameral effort on behalf of America’s teachers and public school students.”

According to federal data, the average teacher salary in the 2021 to 2022 school year was $66,397—though this obscures lower pay in less affluent school districts, and when adjusted for inflation, the average teacher salary has declined by 6.4 percent over the past decade.  The national median salary of early childhood educators was just $30,210, which is barely above the federal poverty line for a family of four. 

Teacher pay is largely shaped by local tax revenue, and to receive modest increases, teachers must obtain expensive graduate degrees—adding student loan debt that dwarfs the accompanying pay raise.  Further, schools consistently struggle to attract and retain effective teachers who reflect the diversity of students, particularly with respect to teachers who are African-American, Latino, and/or men. 

The following organizations support the RETAIN Act: American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, AASA – The School Superintendents Association, Advance CTE, All4Ed, American Association of School Personnel Administrators, American School Counselor Association, Association for Career and Technical Education, Association of Illinois Montessori Schools, Chicago Teachers Union, Council of Administrators of Special Education, Deans for Impact, Edifying Teachers, Education Leaders of Color, Educators for Excellence, First Five Years Fund, FourPoint Education Partners, Illinois Education Association-NEA, Illinois Federation of Teachers, Joint National Committee for Languages, KIPP Public Schools, Learning Forward, Montessori Public Policy Initiative, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of School Psychologists, National Council for Languages and International Studies, National Rural Education Association, New Leaders, Service Employees International Union, Teach for America, Teach Plus, Teacher Salary Project, The New Teacher Project, and UnidosUS. 

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Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

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Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

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Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

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