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American politician (born 1970)
He says that these common performance measures are absolutely critical. Even the simple difference of committing someone to a job for, and measuring their performance in that job, from 6 months to a year makes all the difference in how we…
I thank Chairman Kline and Representative Foxx for their work and their leadership on this bill. The Workforce Investment Act is long overdue for reauthorization, especially given the monumental changes to our economy over the past 10…
Shouldn't it be the people's decision to make? We are not forcing them here are we?
I would say, shouldn't it be the people's decision to make? We are not forcing them here are we?
Education, I think is the second biggest challenge we have as a country and culture today.
I believe that our teacher evaluation system is an important strategy in improving the quality of public education in Knoxville and across our state.
We all agree No Child Left Behind helped the nation take enormous steps toward a better education system, but we now recognize the law's shortfalls.
Teachers are one of the most influential factors on a student's academic success.
For children in rural areas, or whose schools otherwise aren't able to fully support their education needs, virtual schools provide a critical opportunity.
I applaud the state and local education leaders who have embraced digital learning policies, and hope more states and school districts will pursue these options in the near future.
With 610,000 students currently on charter school wait lists, virtual charter schools can provide a lifeline to children who are desperate to escape an underperforming school.
We have a great opportunity to work on things to make a difference in our children's lives.
Isn't it the fact that if there is some legitimate government interest to somehow take a different tack on defining what a religious organization is, doesn't the First Amendment still trump all that?
The Secret Ballot Protection Act will end the assault on the secret ballot once and for all.
Personal health care decisions should be made between individuals and their doctors. ObamaCare passed more than 2 years ago. In the infamous words of the House leadership on the other side of the aisle at that time, we have now had a…
I thank the chairman. In my 18 months here, one thing has been clear and, that is, just like so many bills, this bill isn't just about the underlying subject. What this bill is about is controlling the individual. What this bill is about…
Although the tax is not scheduled to take effect until next January, we are already feeling its choking boot on the necks of hardworking Americans and sick people. Indiana medical device companies have already laid off good Americans…
Are you concerned that the implementation approach by this administration... may actually discourage employers from offering these plans?
It is a classic example of the right hand not knowing or not--more offensively, not caring what the other hand is doing
As a member of the Budget Committee, I'm pleased to have not only helped author this budget but to stand here in strong support of it. It's a fair budget. It's an honest budget. The gentleman from New Hampshire said this is the second year…
This mantra and this really--which is below you, I know, that says, 'Just give us more money because we can make things better,' doesn't work anymore
I thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina for yielding me the time, and not just for the time but for her continued leadership on the floor of this House and in the Halls of Congress. It is steady, it is dignified, it is common sense…
I want our defense spending to go to the men and women on the ground, not a person pushing paper at the Pentagon.
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