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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.
Let me share another moment, too. When the Senator mentioned who his teachers were, I thought, let's see if I can remember my teachers. They were Miss Anderson, Miss Maughn, Miss Burns, Miss Brown, Miss Shipp, and then back to Miss Burns…
I want to comment briefly on Senator Wellstone's willingness to modify his amendment. We all agree we want high-quality tests, and it is entirely proper the tests required under this act be demonstrably valid and reliable. I appreciate the…
first I must congratulate the chairman of the Budget Committee, Senator Domenici, for his hard work on the budget. It is a thankless task that earns the Senator few if any points with his New Mexico constituents. Unfortunately, I am…
I regretfully rise to oppose the amendment of my colleague, although I agree with the program she is talking about, the community technology centers. On the other hand, this belongs with other programs such as the community block grants…
I come from a teaching family. My mother and sister are teachers. I know of the effort they put into teaching and buying supplies to make things go a little bit better. It is very common and accepted in the sense that it is sort of part of…
I think we have all done less than we should for education. I will point out that during the Clinton administration, there was practically little or no increase in title I funding. They did have other requests for increases, but for the…
This is the Jeffords test trigger amendment. Under the bill, grades 3 through 8 will have to be tested by each State. The Federal Government is supposed to fund the cost of those tests. The amendment merely says if there is no money, there…
Mr. President, my amendment will establish the Federal Government as a full partner in the assessments that are required under this bill. Earlier today, the Senate went on record, after 26 years, to fulfill its responsibility under IDEA…
today I am joining with four of my colleagues on the Finance Committee, Senators Conrad, Murkowski, Hatch and Breaux, to introduce a bill that will eliminate an aspect of our tax laws that is fundamentally unfair to taxpayers with income…
Yes, I agree with the view of the North Dakota and New Mexico delegations. The 1998 amendments to the Perkins Act made no substantive changes to the Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational Institutions section of the law concerning…
Mr. President I join my colleague, Mr. Levin, in commending Senators Smith of New Hampshire, Chafee, Reid, and Boxer for their efforts to promote brownfield revitalization. I am a co-sponsor and strong supporter of S. 350, and believe this…
In response to the nursing shortage, I am joining Senators Kerry, Hutchinson, Daschle, and others in introducing the Nurse Reinvestment Act. Our legislation increases the number of qualified individuals entering the nursing profession and…