Here are a few suggestions for cutting spending for higher education:

• offer more online and hybrid classes
• privatize on-campus housing
• require athletic programs and student organizations to be self-funding
• cut the number of administrators
• eliminate degree programs and classes in subjects like women’s studies, multicultural studies, environmental studies
• require full-time university faculty to teach more classes (Full-time faculty at community colleges teach five classes per semester, at four-year colleges four classes, and at universities three or fewer classes.)
• hire more adjuncts and fewer full-time faculty
• charge students more if they repeat a class they’ve failed
• charge tuition for developmental classes to the school districts where the students attended but didn’t learn to read, write, or do math

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (72-28) The Senate gave final approval to this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting) The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting) This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 – H.R.3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate may return to this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.3082 The Senate may also take up this $133.9 billion bill funding military construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – H.R.3639 This House bill would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – H.R.2868 The House is scheduled to work on this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. Affordable Health Care for America Act – H.R.3962 The House is expected to begin debate on health care reform this week.

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Recent Senate Votes

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Agreed to (79-19, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the President. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 – Vote Rejected (47-53) The Senate failed to garner the necessary votes to begin debate on this bill that would repeal the Medicare physician payment formula that results in annual cuts that Congress reverses every year. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 – Vote Agreed to (68-29, 3 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Sen. Mark Udall voted YES Sen. Michael Bennet voted YES

Recent House Votes

Solar Technology Roadmap Act – Vote Passed (310-106, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 – Vote Passed (385-11, 36 Not Voting) The House approved this bill that authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010. Rep. Ed Perlmutter voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 – H.R.3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2847 The Senate is again expected to work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 – H.R.3854 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill intended to improve programs that provide small businesses access to capital. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – H.R.2996 The House is expected to vote on this $32 billion bill funding the Department of Interior and Environmental Protection Agency. Making Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010 – H.J.Res.___ The House is also scheduled to vote on this resolution to continue funding government operations, as only four of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed for FY 2010. This continuing resolution may be included as a part of the Interior and Environment appropriations bill.

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