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Jim Clyburn's Public Statements on Issue: Education

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (SC) - District 6

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02/06/2024 CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN DELIVERS REMARKS AT CONVENING OF SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSIONERS
07/25/2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC)
05/16/2023 CONGRESSMAN CLYBURN ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
10/08/2022 Tweet - "The GI Bill Restoration Act is an opportunity for America to repair an egregious fault--the denial of benefits to Black WWII veterans & their descendants. Black veterans answered the call & sacrificed for this country. It's long past time they receive the benefits they earned."
08/23/2022 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
05/23/2022 Tweet - "Today I had the distinct honor of accepting an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during the 321st commencement ceremony at @Yale University. It was a privilege to share a stage with such bright and distinguished graduates. Congratulations and best of luck in your next chapter."
05/17/2022 Tweet - "On this 68th anniversary of Brown v. Board, let us remember this: anything that has happened before, can happen again. We must preserve our history. My bill, which is now law, will do just that by expanding the historic sites associated with the landmark ruling."
05/14/2022 Tweet - "I was proud to join my Omega brothers today at @BethuneCookman where I delivered the 2022 Spring Commencement address and received an honorary doctoral degree. Congratulations to all of the graduates and their loved ones on this immense achievement."
05/11/2022 Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Adams Lead Bicameral Push to Invest in Research & Development at HBCUs
05/03/2022 Tweet - "As a former teacher, I know that educators are critical to ensuring our country's future success. Today and everyday, we honor their hard work and dedication to the greatness of our students. "
04/29/2022 Tweet - "Congratulations to Col. Alexander Conyers on being named the 13th president of @SCSTATE1896 . President Conyers has shown remarkable leadership as interim president and I am confident that his skills and experiences will help lead this great institution to new heights."
04/05/2022 Tweet - "Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced they will extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until August 31 -- critical yet temporary relief for millions of Americans. I urge the President to use his authority and #CancelStudentDebt."
04/04/2022 Tweet - "Extending the student loan repayment pause and #CancellingStudentDebt would help millions of Americans, especially people of color, struggling to make ends meet. I proudly join nearly 100 of my colleagues in urging the Biden Admin to take swift action."
04/01/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
03/31/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
03/31/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
03/31/2022 Schumer, Warren, Pressley, Padilla, Warnock, Omar, Jayapal, Clyburn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Extend The Payment Pause And Cancel Student Debt
03/31/2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt
03/30/2022 Tweet - "It's an honor to join the @HBCUCaucus for their #HBCUSTEAM Days of Action. As a proud HBCU graduate, I recognize the critical role these institutions play in preparing young Black students for a bright future. We ought to ensure our HBCUs have the resources they need to thrive."
03/17/2022 Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs have had a serious impact on students. That's why I'm pleased the Biden-Harris Admin is moving to support students, staff and faculty by making Project School Emergency Response to Violence funding available."
03/08/2022 Tweet - "The cowardly bomb threats against #HBCUs rob students on these campuses of their sense of safety and disrupt their education. That's why I support H. Con. Res. 70, a resolution to condemn these racially-motivated threats and support our HBCU students."
03/07/2022 Tweet - "This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the #AmericanRescuePlan -- one of the largest investments in colleges and universities ever. Democrats secured more than $2.7 billion to keep HBCUs open, including nearly $112 million for 8 HBCUs in South Carolina."
02/22/2022 Tweet - "This #PublicSchoolsWeek, I want to thank the teachers and administrators that have kept our public schools running throughout the pandemic. As a former educator, I'm grateful for their work to create safe and equitable spaces for students to learn during these challenging times."
01/04/2022 Tweet - "President Biden and the Democrats delivered over $2 billion in 2021 alone to help K-12 schools reopen safely. This is a critical step towards recovering from the pandemic and making America's greatness accessible for all."
12/22/2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's decision to extend the pause on federal student loan repayments until May 1, 2022. As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, this will ensure the American people and our country continue to recover and build back better."

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