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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Friday August 06, 2021 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Fitzpatrick Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Education Secretary to Discharge Outstanding Student Loans for Americans With a Permanent Disability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to move forward swiftly with rulemaking to automatically discharge the outstanding student loans of more than 517,000 Americans with a total and permanent disability (TPD). The letter is also signed by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-De  more

Rep. Pingree Announces $650K Federal Investment in Three Maine Cultural Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2021: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America (MFA) program will award three projects in Maine's First Congressional District with a combined $659,441 in grants and combined matching amounts of $415,175. "Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to advocate for this vital arts funding   more

Sen. Coons Continues Bipartisan Effort Urging Education Secretary to Discharge Outstanding Student Loans for Americans With Permanent Disability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2021: Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to move forward swiftly with rulemaking to automatically discharge the outstanding student loans of more than 517,000 Americans with a total and permanent disability (TPD). The letter is also signed by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Angus King   more