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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.
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.
In the wake of last years corporate crime wave, the most dangerous place in Washington was getting between a politician and television camera.
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.
St, Albans, NY- Todays ruling is the first step in the right direction to provide New York Citys 1.1 million school children with a sound education so that they can compete in a global marketplace.
Washington, DCCongressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District released the following statement today on the Grutter & Gratz decision, Yesterday the Supreme Court in the 5 to 4 ruling (Grutter v Bollinger) issued a landmark decision upholding the University of Michigan Law Schools admission policy aimed at enhancing the racial diversity of it student body.
I condemn this bloodletting and any ideological proposition, which may be used to justify it.
St Albans, NY Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) applauded yesterdays announcement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allocating $700 million to enhance the security of high density population urban areas and pledged to continue to address homeland security concerns in his district.
Mr. Chairman,
I rise today to express my concern and opposition to the huge, unfair and illogical tax cut which the majority just propelled through the House today. I listened to the debate this morning and I had to wonder how long would it take before we, as a body, realize that this tax cut is nothing more than the 2001 tax cut in 2003 clothes.
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be here.
I want thank Adelphi University and my good friend Steve Malito for making this event possible.