America needs high education standards, and I rise today to urge my colleagues to sign on to my resolution in support of educational standards of excellence. This simple resolution is a common-sense approach to improving education in this…

If the gentleman thinks about this, the President talked about it like the GI bill. We figured that the young men and women who fought previously in World War II and the Korean war and even in Vietnam had earned a certain stipend and we…

one of the areas we have talked about, and I hope we can roll it out in the not-too-distant future, is for that to be refundable. That way it would serve the same purpose as if it were part of the Pell grant funds for those in need.

his commitment to public education is really deep seated. And I think he has a deep understanding for it. He brought with him to Washington that deep commitment, I think, that is very healthy, and I am very pleased to see the highest…

today I rise to support a resolution to protect our seniors from politically motivated cuts in Social Security, veterans benefits, and pensions. This Congress must balance the Federal budget and we must do so in a manner that is consistent…

I believe it is one of the most important issues that we will cover in this session of the 105th Congress. Having spent a number of years at the State level as a legislator and the last 8 as superintendent of schools for the State of North…

I rise today to call on the people's House to put education first on our Nation's agenda. As a former two-term State superintendent in North Carolina, I know firsthand what can happen and what a difference a strong educational system can…

there is a lot of talk in Washington these days about education. The President is talking about education. Business people are talking about education. At just about every level someone is talking about education, and every politician I…