Frank Riggs: “I do not follow the comments of the gentleman from Wisconsin because it seems to me perfectly plausible that a poor and…”

That mandate is embedded in current law, and what we are trying to do now by proposing reforms to the Federal Bilingual and Immigration Education Acts is to give local school districts more say, more flexibility, more discretion, more…

this is a profoundly sad and disturbing time for me. I had hoped to conclude my Congressional service on a high note after the Congress passed, and the President signed, my bills improving literacy, expanding vocational and technical…

Reclaiming my time, yes, it in fact was. We heard expert testimony. I realize that people can differ. My response to this is we heard from many people who are concerned about the fact that our limited or non-English speaking students…

I again rise to thank the majority leader for his outstanding efforts on behalf of the District of Columbia children and families. Mr. Chairman, I simply want to make sure that Members understand what we are talking about here. The Armey…