Political Quotes

“In sum, our formula amendment would distribute funds under this bill on the basis of a State's number of children in poverty. The Graham-Bumpers Children's Fair Share proposal allocates funding based on the number of poor children in each state. The amendment would be needs based, adjusts for population and demographic changes, treats all poor children equitably does not permanently disadvantage states based on previous year's spending in a system that is being dismantled, and allows all states a more equitable chance at achieving the work requirements in S. 1120. The Graham-Bumpers Children's Fair Share measure would establish a fair, equitable and level playing field for poor children in America, regardless of where they live. Disparities in funding would be narrowed in the short-run and eliminated over time--in sharp contrast to S. 1120.”