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Earl F. Hilliard: “The Republicans have our citizens facing the largest education tax cuts in history. The Republican right wing extremists…”

On the recordMarch 13, 1996
The Republicans have our citizens facing the largest education tax cuts in history. The Republican right wing extremists in Congress seem to enjoy the prospect of bringing public education in this country to its knees. The Republicans have slashed funds for reading and math programs, they have slashed funds for safe and drug-free schools, for vocational education and adult education programs. There seems to be no end to this madness. Mr. Speaker, public education is the foundation of our democracy. Public education must be maintained to preserve and protect our democracy. The Republican madness must not be tolerated, but, Mr. Speaker, it must be stopped.
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Earl F. Hilliard
Alabama
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Addressing education funding cuts proposed by Republicans.

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