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Kline Named Senior Republican on House Education and Labor Committee
Rep. John Kline (R-MN) has been elected to serve as the top Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee. Kline was recommended for the post by members of the House Republican Steering Committee and ratified by a vote of the full GOP Conference.
“It is a privilege and an honor to be selected to lead Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee,” said Kline. “My colleagues have entrusted me with this responsibility at a critical time for our nation’s education and workforce systems, and I intend to hit the ground running with a bold agenda for reform.”... more
Democrats Reject Pro-Worker Retirement Reforms, Approve Bill that Could Drive up 401(k) Costs
Republicans proposed comprehensive reforms to improve retirement savings opportunities for workers, arguing that workers need access to understandable and meaningful information about their 401(k) and other retirement savings vehicles. Congressional Democrats rejected the GOP proposals, instead advancing partisan legislation that Republicans warned could drive up costs for workers while reducing access to individualized investment advice ... more
Meet the Members
Rep. John Kline (R-MN) and the other 18 Republican Members of the Education and Labor Committee have recorded video messages to help the public get to know our members and our priorities for the committee a little bit better. Click on the image below to meet the members!