Lisa Murkowski actually said...

The situation is that they can't wait for a period of years that it takes for the funds to be appropriated for a feasibility study.

I believe there must be both rigorous academic standards and expectations in each State, and an accountability system that is reasonably rel...

States should deliver on student achievement, and Federal funds awarded should in part be predicated on demonstrated student outcomes.

The Federal role should be to ensure high standards in each State (but not dictate what those standards should be).