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Rep. Cline Introduces Bill To Curb Subsidies For Wealthy Universities
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act, aimed at ensuring proper use of taxpayer-funded federal grant money by higher education institutions. The bill seeks to curb indirect cost reimbursement on federal research grants for wealthy universities, with specific provisions based on endowment sizes.The legislation proposes to eliminate indirect cost reimbursement for institutions with endowments over $5 billion, while capping it at 8 percent for those with endowments between $2 billion and $5 billion, and at 15 percent for...
Congressman Cline Recognizes Bears For State Title Win
On April 30, 2024, Congressman Ben Cline from Virginia's 6th congressional district made a special recognition to the Blue Ridge Christian School for their impressive achievement in winning the 2023-24 Virginia Association of Christian Athletics (VACA) state title.During a session on the House floor, Congressman Cline took a moment to congratulate the Bears for their state championship victory. He highlighted the significance of their accomplishment, regardless of the school's size, stating, "The state championship is an important accomplishment. Whether you’re a big...