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Washington DC Education Update

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WASHINGTON UPDATE, JANUARY 2026

Congress Returns from Recess On January 5, 2026, Congress returned from recess and needs to…

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benjaminJanuary 21, 2026

Education

Department Changes Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Exclude Employers with a “Substantial Illegal Purpose”

On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule amending its…

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benjaminDecember 23, 2025

Washington DC Education Update

Education

WASHINGTON UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025

WASHINGTON UPDATE NOVEMBER 2025 President Trump Signs Short-Term Funding Bill into Law; Federal Government Reopens…

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benjaminNovember 18, 2025

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Powers Law Launches Annual Compliance Training Subscription for Community Health Centers

Powers Law is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Annual Compliance Training Subscription,…

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benjaminNovember 14, 2025

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Connections for a Cause Event

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Powers principals Ron Connelly and Rob Portman attended the "Connections…

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benjaminNovember 10, 2025

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