The hosts take the full episode to discuss how President Biden's actions in his first week in office will impact higher ed as well as how a slim majority for Democrats in the House and the Senate could impact legislation moving forward.

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EPISODE NOTES

Here are some of the links and references from this week's show:

McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate NPR | Jan. 26, 2021

Here are the executive orders Biden has signed so far CNN | Jan. 25, 2021

Biden Executive Orders Preserve DACA, Extend Student Loan Deferrals, More ACE | Jan. 25, 2021

Fact Sheet: President Biden's New Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for American Families and Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crises The White House | Jan. 22, 2021

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.

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HOSTS

Jon Fansmith is a director of government relations at ACE. He represents ACE and its members on matters related to the federal budget and appropriations process, with a particular focus on student aid.

Mushtaq Gunja serves as vice president and chief of staff at ACE, where he is in charge of strategic initiatives, communications, and membership.

Sarah Spreitzer is a director of government relations at ACE. She represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues.