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I would like to thank Senator Reed and the leadership of this Committee for literally years of work to restructure and modernize these programs to reflect over two decades of research and on-the-ground experience combating homelessness.
I would urge other financial institutions to do the same thing, to give us a chance.
Thank you, Mr. Secretary, not only for your testimony but for your leadership.
Are we making progress on that front? Is there something that we have to do either with carrots or sticks?
I have worked very closely with Senator Dodd and Senator Shelby to get that enacted.
I think we have to do more in terms of neighborhood funding.
Senator Jack Reed's Teacher and Principal Improvement Act addresses many of these recommendations and is a necessary ingredient to strengthen the ESEA Blueprint and ensure new teacher success.
Do not be dissuaded by individuals that say it is too challenging.
One legislative proposal that would address several of our recommendations is Senator Jack Reed's Teacher and Principal Improvement Act.
Senator Reed has provided leadership in Congress in advancing it as well.
I also know that the Federal Government understands that investing in professional development is so important.
principals have to be educational leaders not bus monitors, milk fund trustees.
Do you agree that we must leverage the ability of States, institutions, businesses, and philanthropic organizations to partner together and provide necessary aid and support for students and that the Federal Government cannot be the only…
I have long worked to improve and fund the LEAP program. As such, I was disappointed that the President's fiscal year 2011 budget eliminated funding for LEAP.
I rise to describe the catastrophic flood damage in my home State of Rhode Island and to ask all my colleagues, to appeal to my colleagues, for swift action to deliver to our families and businesses badly needed aid. Rhode Island saw more…
I think his standard that we should be flexible, pragmatic, and aggressive in making those decisions is a good one.
I want to applaud your steadfast defense of the principles of American justice as Attorney General.