They have allocated, what, $125 million over 10 years?

The District's dropout rate is less than 50 percent, and it is a tragedy in the country that 50 percent of the kids in the urban districts are dropping out of school.

One of these days I would like to come out and visit a couple of your schools. I have not done that yet.

And you need the union to agree to that?

I think many recall the Washington Post investigative report on the infrastructure of the District schools.

I do not think many people are aware of the fact that I think you have increased your college attendance in the District by over 50 percent as a result of the program.

It seems to me that if they are not performing, there ought to be a provision that says we will help you, and if you are unable to be helped, you have to be terminated.

What is the prospect of that happening?

The D.C. CAP is $2,500 for eligible kids? Is that it, over and above TAG?

I have a unique appreciation for the perspectives of State and local officials as we contemplate national policy.

This bill will cost my State of Ohio and the country jobs is without dispute.