Bernard Sanders: “I stand in strong support for this small State amendment to H.R. 6... This catastrophic cutback in Vermont's funding…”

“I stand in strong support for this small State amendment to H.R. 6... This catastrophic cutback in Vermont's funding will threaten the stability of our program and certainly make it very difficult for Vermont to carry out the intent of this legislation. Confronting this painful cut, I have joined with Mr. Castle and Mr. Swett and worked closely with your staff to offer a modest amendment, which will restore the $2 million in funds in the following school year and prevent an additional cut of $800,000. Our amendment will help Vermont and other small States who have lost funding this year by restoring those funds, preventing further cuts and making it possible for small States to continue to operate their Title I Programs in the future.”