Jun 14, 2001
with the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, there has always been broad support for the Federal Government to provide assistance and leadership to the States and localities, the entities that serve as the…
James M. Jeffords
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James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
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Jun 7, 2001
there is a great need to improve child care in this country. America lags far behind all other industrialized nations in caring for and educating our pre-school aged children. We have the opportunity to make improvements, and we need to…
Jun 7, 2001
Today I join with Senators Stevens, Kennedy, Cleland, and Dodd to introduce the Younger American's Act. We launched this effort at the end of the last Congress, with the help of General Colin Powell. This legislation embraces the belief…
May 21, 2001
While there are benefits for all children, low-income children benefit even more than children from more economically advantaged families. And we see those benefits regardless of the setting in which the early education and care takes…
May 21, 2001
the United States has entered into a time of unprecedented budget surplus. Over $1 trillion is the amount we are discussing. What to do with it, and trillions that are expected into the future. For years we have struggled to balance the…
May 21, 2001
This is the source of funds for child care in early learning in the U.S.: 60 percent by the parents, 1 percent by the private sector, and 39 percent by the Government. In the other countries, it is just the opposite. It is 60 percent by…
May 17, 2001
Like the Hagel-Harkin amendment which was adopted and incorporated as part of the pending substitute, the amendment would convert the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to a mandatory spending program. Unlike the amendment we…
May 17, 2001
I agree with the statement just made by my friend from Massachusetts. Senator Voinovich has been a leader--both as Governor and as a Senator--in recognizing the critical need to improve the quality of the care and education we provide to…
May 16, 2001
I join in the accolades by the Senator from Massachusetts and say that this amendment is an excellent amendment. Even in little old Vermont, we have schools with 20, 22 students who have English as their second language. There have been…
May 15, 2001
I believe the bill before us is the most dramatic reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act since 1965. I would like everyone to understand what is in this bill so they can understand how dramatic an impact it will have upon…
May 15, 2001
I want to join in the accolades for the Senator's amendment. What we are doing in this bill is not something that is easily understood when you try to analyze the facts. But it is incredibly important that parents understand how their…
May 10, 2001
But it is amazing what influence teachers have on students, and others. The principal at the high school I went to was a good friend who was a real mentor to me, also. So we have to do all we can to make sure every child in this country…