Thad Cochran actually said...

Well, one thing that bothers me, too, is the fact that we have level funding proposed by the administration for the REAP.

Cochran expresses concern over level funding for rural education programs.

03/09/2010

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We set aside, in fiscal year 2009, $224 million in a program designated for Institutional Development Awards.

We are also grateful for the additional $25 million in funding provided by Congress last year.

I am disappointed in that. For example, my State has the highest percentage of students who qualify for the benefits of the title I program.

Thank you again for being here and helping us review the budget request.