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Katie Porter: I am not a fan of Goals 2000, but I think the money under Goals 2000 has a great deal more flexibility for use that…

On the recordSeptember 10, 1997
I am not a fan of Goals 2000, but I think the money under Goals 2000 has a great deal more flexibility for use that local school districts would provide. And it seems to me increasing a program that even the President of the United States thinks is fully funded at $40 million to $80 million is just not a good concept to follow. It does not make any sense to me whatsoever, and I would urge the Members to reject the amendment.
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Katie Porter
Democratic · California

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Discussing the Goals 2000 program and opposing an amendment to increase its funding.

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