Arlen Specter
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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.
May 13, 2003
The studies show that, as summarized, that there was more parental involvement in the program.
May 13, 2003
Well, you have moved from the area where there had been improvement to your generalization of dissatisfaction.
May 13, 2003
Our only difficulty, candidly, is when the Administration comes in with a lower figure.
May 13, 2003
But does that say anything about the inadequacy or failure of the discretionary program?
May 13, 2003
Well, there are frequently changes in reauthorization which do not bear on a determination that the program is ineffective.
May 13, 2003
Is it not pretty important how it impacted on the Hispanic and African American students where there is customarily a greater concern about the quality of education?
May 13, 2003
Well, when you talked about a change from discretionary funding to State grants, how is that relevant on the quality of the program?
May 13, 2003
So I still do not understand the relevancy of your distinction between discretionary and State grants.
May 13, 2003
I think you are a good advertisement for the quality and efficiency and importance of after-school programs.
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