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Topic: U.S. Congress

Jan. 6, 2023: Education Bills, a COLA, & Student Debt Relief

Publish Date: January 7, 2023

2023 in fireworks

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The American Teacher Act Would Set a $60,000 National Minimum Salary

Publish Date: January 6, 2023

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Note from President Capo on This Election

Publish Date: November 9, 2022

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Social Security Administration Announces Historic 8.7% COLA to monthly benefits

Publish Date: October 14, 2022

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Texas AFT Member, President Testify at Uvalde Listening Session

Publish Date: September 30, 2022

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Texas Lawmakers Discuss Vouchers, Firearms, and COLA at Texas Trib Fest

Publish Date: September 30, 2022

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Congress Moves Social Security Fairness Act Out of Committee

Publish Date: September 23, 2022

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Summer School Is in Session: Join Us for the Launch of Our Statewide Campaign for Respect

Publish Date: July 15, 2022

Text says, "Summer School is in session! Join us for the launch of our statewide campaign for Respect."

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Rep. Escobar Cosponsors Bill to Fully Fund Special Education

Publish Date: July 15, 2022

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Federal Action on Gun Safety Becomes Law After President Biden Signs Bipartisan Legislation

Publish Date: July 15, 2022

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Biden administration pushes new restrictions on charter-school access to federal grants

Publish Date: April 1, 2022

A computer screen shows the long title of new proposed charter-school grant rules. Links to petition for rules.

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DOJ sues Texas over new gerrymandered district lines

Publish Date: December 10, 2021

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Texas AFT represents all non-administrative certified and classified public school employees in the state of Texas. We represent the interests of teachers, counselors, librarians, diagnosticians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, nurses, teaching assistants, clerical employees, and the other employees who make our schools work. We also represent employees in universities, colleges, and community and junior colleges.

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