Bustos Secures Wins for Rural Health Care, Students and Workforce Development in Appropriations Bill
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- With Critical Bustos Provisions Included, Labor-HHS Appropriations
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Today, Congresswoman
"Illinoisans sent me here to get the job done - and this bill is an excellent example of our commitment to investing in our communities and the future of our country," said
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"Disinvestment, coupled with deprofessionalization, is demoralizing educators, causing teachers and other school staff to leave the profession at the highest rate on record--nearly 300,000 each year, two-thirds before retirement age," said
BACKGROUND
Prior to her election to the House,
The Labor-HHS bill includes
Other priorities of
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - This legislation increases funding for
HIGHER EDUCATION - This legislation stands up for students who've been crippled by student loan debt by increasing the maximum Pell Grant award by
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT -
HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS - Home health care workers provide essential care to parents, grandparents and children - and this bill blocks the
WORKFORCE TRAINING -
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Continuing
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