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I condemn this bloodletting and any ideological proposition, which may be used to justify it.
In last weeks article, I expressed my feelings about education and the important role it plays in our childrens lives. Throughout the article, I touched on educational issues that will be addressed in articles to come. Today, I honor that commitment and address K-12 education.
During the last two weeks, I have provided commentary about the current state of education as it impacts the children of this nation. Today, I would like to continue my commentary and discuss the Head Start program.
As the summer draws to a close, students nationwide are preparing to head back to school. As I prepare to head back to DC during the next few weeks, I would like to update my constituents about the changes that Congress has made with regard to educational reform. The issues I will address include early childhood education/head start, elementary and secondary education, and higher education.
During last year's debate on the Public HousingDrug Elimination Program cuts, I was moved to an passionate plea for muchneeded funds. I have spoken to constituents, lendersand developers-- nation wide on the ills of predatory lending. Ihave hosted affordable housing seminars throughout the District. I am in the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus W.O.W. Initiative.
Meeks Message from Capitol Hill
THE WAVE
Maybe you've heard it said that owning a home isthe sweet spot of the American Dream.
It's even better than that. Investing in a home of your own isone of the smartest moves
you can make with your money. Sure, the "sticker shock" mightweaken your knees for a
This is part two of a threepart series on Social Security. Last week, I presented the hot buttonissue for Social Security reform: Privatization. I discussed thepotential problems presented for African Americans as a result of the PresidentialCommission's three competing plans for privatizing the Social Securitysystem.
This is the first articlein a three-part series on Social Security reform. It is my hope togenerate a debate around Social Security reform that highlights the thoughtsand the will of the residents of the 6th Congressional District.
This is the third and lastarticle in a three part series on Social Security. In part one, I flushed out the debate on Social Security Reform-focusing primarily onprivatization. Part two of this three part series focused on theconcept of a "lock-box" and its effect on securing left over tax revenuefrom the cost of Social Security benefits.