Bob Schaffer
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Bob Schaffer is a former U.S. Congressman who represented Colorado's 4th congressional district from 1997 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Schaffer was known for his strong advocacy of national defense, particularly in support of a national missile defense system. He also took firm stances on social issues, including opposition to the sale of fetal tissue from abortions. Schaffer has been involved in various political and educational initiatives following his congressional career, including serving as the president of the Colorado Community College System.
Feb 15, 2012
The expectation level of accountability and the immediacy of a response is far quicker, and greater, and more precise, and more meaningful when we move authority actually away from Washington and back to the neighborhood.
Feb 15, 2012
States ought to be trusted completely. That is kind of what the premise of the country is, I had always believed.
Jun 12, 2002
This chart to my right explains how Federal education funds get from a taxpayer to a student here at the bottom. It is funneled through all of these different agencies: The U.S. Treasury Department, the Congress, the U.S. Department of…
Jun 12, 2002
The current education funding formula at the Federal level is a very rigid, bureaucratic structure.
Jun 11, 2002
My family applied for an ACE scholarship for me to be able to study at the school that I consider a very special place. It is special because it is where I learn the most and where I enjoy learning. It is a place where I can dream and have…
Jun 11, 2002
I am grateful for my two colleagues for joining me here on the floor for this Special Order. This is a topic we feel very strongly about. We will be back week after week to continue talking about children and education tax credits and the…
Jun 11, 2002
They are, Mr. Speaker. And from a taxpayer standpoint, most taxpayers are going to be excited about this, I think, especially people who have children in schools and who are familiar with the academic settings in America today. Some…
Jun 11, 2002
Yes, sure, the gentleman has described it accurately. Let us just use, for example, the base benefit amount that exists in this proposal, which is $250. That would be the tax benefit to an American taxpayer.
Jun 11, 2002
The reason teachers and administrators in public schools and private schools are excited about tax credits is because they play more of a leadership role in getting these dollars to the children who need it the most.
May 22, 2002
The proof is right here in Arizona. There are 6 States that have enacted tax credit plans that are similar to what we have proposed for the whole country, and they are tax credits on State taxes that taxpayers pay in those States. This is…
May 22, 2002
It underscores the contention we have that we bring to this debate and, that is, that Americans will contribute more and they are willing to invest more in America's education system if they are convinced and assured that there will be…