June 18, 2009
On a rainy Wednesday evening in the nation’s capital, Members of Congress took the field at Nationals Park for the 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. Democrats faced off against Republicans in a battle no less spirited than is typically seen on the Hill. Heading into the game, Republicans held an impressive 33-14 win-loss record. However,… Read More
June 15, 2009
Monday, June 15 · Senate reconvenes at 1:45pm. No roll call votes. · House reconvenes at 2:00 pm to take up measures under suspension of the rules. Tuesday, June 16 In the Senate: Senate will be in session. · Appropriations Subcommittees hearings for Fiscal Year 2010 on Defense; Energy and Water; Financial Services and… Read More
May 22, 2009
Congress is on Memorial Day recess until Monday, June 1st.
May 21, 2009
Memorandum To: Association constituents From: Robert M. Berdahl, President, Association of American Universities Molly Corbett Broad, President, American Council on Education Darrell G. Kirch, President and CEO, Association of American Medical Colleges Peter McPherson, President, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Arundeep S. Pradhan, President, Association of University Technology Managers Anthony P. DeCrappeo, President, Council on Governmental… Read More
May 19, 2009
Senator Maria Cantwell has advanced several of the UW’s FY10 priority projects. While this is just a first step in a long journey, we are encouraged by the support the Senator is showing for the UW. The next step is to get these and other projects included in the FY10 funding bills, which are currently… Read More
May 18, 2009
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has released a set of FY10 funding recommendations, which incorporate figures put forward last in the President’s Budget Request (PBR). The APLU recommendations focus on agencies/program accounts of interest to the higher education community. The UW Office of Federal Relations encourages feedback our community on the recommendations outlined… Read More
May 16, 2009
Senator Patty Murray has advanced University of Washington fiscal year 2010 appropriations requests along with requests from a number of institutions in the state of Washington. The development is important, but not the final step in securing support for the projects selected. The FY10 appropriations process will play out over the course of the summer… Read More
May 15, 2009
UW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HON. DAVID G. REICHERT of washington in the house of representatives Thursday, April 30, 2009 Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the University of Washington School of Medicine and their incredible standing as one of the best medical schools in the world. According to US News &… Read More
May 5, 2009
TUESDAY AND REMAINDER OF THE WEEK House Convenes 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday. No votes expected Friday. Under suspension of the rules: HR 774 , HR 1397 , HR 1271 — Facility namings H Res 299 — Honoring public servants H Res 382 — Charter Schools Week H Res 338 — Community… Read More
May 4, 2009
Today’s Washington Post has a very informative article on President Obama’s proposals to increase student aid for college students. The article focuses on an increase in the Pell Grant program through elimination of the Federal Family Education Loan Program, and expansion of the Perkins Loan program. May 4th Washington Post: Proposals Would Transform College Aid
