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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (R-NY) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. The legislation ensures that colleges and universities are fulfilling their First Amendment obligations by making free speech on campus a condition of receiving Title IV funding under the Higher Education Act (HEA)."The state of postsecondary education is in complete disarray. We’ve seen countless examples of institutions leveraging taxpayers’ dollars to fan the flames of...

Following Foxx Scrutiny, DOL Urges PBGC to Return Millions in Overpayments for Dead Teamsters

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed her satisfaction with the Department of Labor's decision to direct the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to return $127 million in overpayments for deceased Teamsters. Foxx stated, "The evidence of PBGC’s blatant mismanagement has mounted for months – it’s about time DOL acted in the best interest of hardworking taxpayers."The DOL's directive to PBGC comes after extensive oversight from the Education and the Workforce Committee. Foxx emphasized the importance of holding agencies...

Chair Foxx Investigates 12 Unions for Recent Fraud, Corruption

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has taken action against 12 unions for recent fraud and corruption. In letters sent to the presidents of these unions, Foxx highlighted specific examples of corruption and requested information on efforts to protect members from such misconduct.Foxx expressed her concerns in the letters, stating, "The Committee on Education and the Workforce (Committee) is concerned about fraud, embezzlement, and corruption perpetrated by union officials." She emphasized the need for unions to take measures to shield their...

Legal Aid Lawyers’ Leaked Texts Confirm Concerns of Antisemitism

Jewish lawyers say members of their own labor union are attacking them for supporting Israel—claims that have led Congress to investigate the group for antisemitism. In Case You Missed It, The Free Press shared leaked internal group chat messages from the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys/UAW Local 2325 (Local 2325) showing union members calling their Jewish colleagues “fascist,” “deranged,” and “mentally disturbed” for supporting Israel in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. This report corroborates Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia...

BLS announces new data showing an increase in inflation as North Carolinians express dissatisfaction with Biden economy

By Old North News | Mar 14, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed on March 12 that inflation had increased in February. Recent surveys indicated that the economy, along with the pressures from inflation, were among the primary concerns for North Carolina voters. These voters also expressed significant disapproval of President Biden's handling of the economy.

Foxx: AmeriCorps Incapable of Correcting Rampant Fraud, Incompetence

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed strong criticism towards AmeriCorps in light of a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which highlighted significant issues within the agency."AmeriCorps’ legacy of incompetence and total disregard for taxpayer money has taken center stage in GAO’s newest report," stated Foxx. She pointed out that AmeriCorps has failed to effectively address rampant deficiencies and fraud within the organization. Foxx emphasized that AmeriCorps had not implemented the...

Former Harvard Antisemitism Advisory Group Member to Participate in Transcribed Interview

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced today that the Committee will conduct a transcribed interview with Dr. Dara Horn, focusing on her service as a member of Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group.The Antisemitism Advisory Group, which was announced on October 27, 2023, has since been dissolved and replaced by the university’s Presidential Task Force on Antisemitism. The interview with Dr. Horn is part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into antisemitism at Harvard and is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 18, 2024....

Chairman Good to Conduct Oversight of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Chairman Bob Good of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is set to lead a hearing on the operations of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The hearing, titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation," is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. in the 2175 Rayburn House Office Building.In a statement, Chairman Good expressed his concerns about the PBGC, stating, "The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) represents some of the worst of the Biden administration’s...

Foxx Wants Info on Big Labor’s Closed-Door Summit with DOL, EEOC, and NLRB Heads

On March 13, 2024, it was reported that Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has taken a firm stance in seeking information regarding a closed-door summit involving key representatives from federal labor agencies and organized labor leaders.In a series of letters addressed to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows, and National Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, Foxx expressed her concerns and demands for transparency.Foxx criticized...

Steve Cortes: Sens. Budd, Tillis ‘take their duty seriously, and answer to their bosses, the American citizens of North Carolina’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd (R) and Thom Tillis (R) “take their duty seriously” by voting in favor of a measure that would prohibit illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

Chairs Foxx, Steil Blast 'Bidenbucks', New Policy Aimed to Tilt the Scales, and Federalize Elections

WASHINGTON – Today, Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on Education and the Workforce Vice Chair Mary Miller (IL-15), and Elections Subcommittee Chair Laurel Lee (FL-15) have voiced strong criticism against the Biden administration's new policy allowing Federal Work-Study funds to be used in support of campaign efforts during the 2024 election cycle.In a letter sent to the administration, the Chairs and senior members of the Committees expressed their...

Chair Owens Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Hearing on Student Athletes

WASHINGTON – Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) expressed concerns about the potential impact of classifying student-athletes as employees in college sports during a joint subcommittee hearing.Owens highlighted the recent changes in college sports, stating, "The world of college sports is in a transformational period. In 2021, the Supreme Court decided NCAA vs Alston and ushered college sports into a new era of name, image, and likeness compensation, or NIL for short. Student-athletes have also gained newfound...

Chair Good Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Hearing on Student Athletes

In a joint subcommittee hearing titled "Safeguarding Student-Athletes from NLRB Misclassification," Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good from Virginia expressed his views on the classification of student-athletes.Chairman Good, a former Liberty University staff member with a background in wrestling, shared his passion for college athletics, stating, "Like most Americans, I love college athletics." He highlighted the potential negative impacts of the National Labor Relations Board's efforts to classify student-athletes as employees of...

Chairs Good, Owens to Hold Joint Hearing on Student Athletes — Tomorrow at 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON– Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), and the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a joint hearing titled "Safeguarding Student-Athletes from NLRB Misclassification."Chair Good expressed concern over the potential impact of misclassification, stating, "The weaponized NLRB consistently misinterprets the National Labor Relations Act, and this may now upend college sports." He further added, "Classifying athletic...

Foxx Criticizes Julie Su's Year as Acting Labor Secretary

WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) took to the House Floor to criticize Julie Su's performance as "Acting Secretary of Labor" on the one-year anniversary of her tenure. Foxx called on President Biden to withdraw Su's nomination for Secretary of Labor.In her remarks, Chairwoman Foxx highlighted concerns about Su's track record, stating, "Why one year as ACTING Secretary? Su doesn’t have the support or votes to be confirmed." Foxx pointed out issues during Su's time as California’s Secretary of Labor, including allowing...

Foxx: Biden’s FY25 Budget Is a Menagerie of Failed Policies

Mar 11 2024 - Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) criticized President Biden’s FY 2025 budget proposal, calling it a collection of failed policies and fiscal irresponsibility. Foxx stated, "President Biden’s FY25 budget is not a fiscal panacea – it will make the nation keel over from shouldering more unsustainable and irresponsible debt." She emphasized the need for a trimmed, fiscally sound budget that prioritizes accountability to the American people.Foxx expressed concern over various aspects of President Biden’s budget,...

Budd, Tillis vote to prohibit illegal aliens from being counted toward congressional representation