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Deepest Condolences to Families of West Virginia Mine Victims

4/14/10 12:31pm by EdLaborDemocrats
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(Below is Chairman Miller's prepared floor statement on the House resolution on the Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion (H.Res. 1236).)On Monday, April 5th, an explosion rocked the Upper Big Branch coal mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, killing 29 miners and injuring others. This was the worst mine disaster in the United States in almost four decades.  Read more >

Chairman George Miller and Rep. Rob Andrews Speak on the House Floor in Favor of Health Care Reform and Student Loan Reform

3/26/10 10:11am by EdLaborDemocrats
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(This post was written by a staffer for the Education and Labor Committee)Last night the House voted 220-207 to pass the budget reconciliation bill. The bill made significant and necessary improvements to the health care law passed two days previously. It also reformed federal student loans to make college more affordable for all Americans.  Read more >

Chairman Miller's Floor Remarks on Health Care and Student Loan Reform

3/21/10 6:15pm by EdLaborDemocrats
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(This is a slightly different kind of diary post.  Below are Rep. George Miller’s (D-CA) remarks, as prepared for delivery, during floor debate on the health insurance and student loan reform legislation. Miller is the House author of both pieces of reform.  Since he is still on the House Floor tonight, he will not respond to comments.)Madame Speaker, I rise in support of this truly historic legislation that addresses two of America’s greatest troubles – the crushing costs and high obstacles of obtaining both quality health care and a college education.  Read more >

Include Student Loan Reform in Reconciliation

3/11/10 11:48am by EdLaborDemocrats
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(These are the prepared remarks of Education and Committee Chairman George Miller from today's press conference on the urgent need to include student loan reform as part of the reconciliation.)Senate Democrats have a very simple choice to make in the next few weeks.This choice speaks to the true character of our country and of our Congress.It speaks to what America’s priorities will be for the next generation.It speaks to fiscal responsibility and fairness.  Read more >

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