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Published Sep. 5, 2008McCain Opposed Efforts to Increase Funding for Special Education and Education and Health Programs. McCain voted against allowing an amendment to increase funding for special education and against $7.1 billion for education and health programs. (S.Amdt. 2292 to H.R. 3010, Vote 273, 10/26/05; S.Amdt. 3048 to S.C.R. 83, Vote 58, 3/16/06)
McCain Opposed Efforts to Increase Aid and Improve Access to Higher Education. McCain consistently has voted against improving access to college through student aid and better loan conditions. He opposed increasing Pell Grants and restoring cuts to student aid while supporting restricted eligibility for student aid. (S.Amdt. 1602 to H.R. 2660, Vote 339, 9/10/03; H.C.R. 95, Vote 114, 4/28/2005; S.Amdt. 1602 to H.R. 2660, Vote 339, 9/10/03)
McCain Voted Against the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. McCain voted against the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which increased access to Pell Grants, lowered interest rates for Stafford loans, provided funding for Upward Bound programs and provided grants for people entering the teaching profession. The bill helped increase access to higher education for middle class and low-income families by defraying some of the costs that prevent them from continuing their education. (H.R. 2669, Vote 272, 7/20/07)
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As stated by someone earlier in this thread, we would have to see the full text of the bill to determine why a particular vote was cast.
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:41 p.m.
Is this why McCain was against funding for Upward Bound, which would curtail the problem of poorly skilled instructors?
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:28 p.m.
I think there is a moral obligation to educate our children - it is a responsibility to ourselves and to our children - entitlement is simply the wrong term.
The proper point of view ensures the proper outcome.....
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:22 p.m.
It's dead on - what right do the teachers union have to dictate how the schools are run - public means payed for by the people - that means teachers work for the people - no union should have any input on public money use - if the NEA teachers were doing their jobs properly vouchers would never have been an issue to start with - failing schools are failing because of poorly skilled teachers - not because there is not enough money thrown at the problem.
Vouchers would provide a way out for many inner city kids - but then they might be able to learn, become self sufficient, get promising careers and be able to lead producitve lives - then they wouldn't be democrats anymore - can't have that, now can we....
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:20 p.m.
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:07 p.m.
You don't think our youth is entitled to an education? It may not be a written "right" but dayum! They are our future, the more education the better, which will then reflect positively in our economy.
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:07 p.m.
Really? - which article of the Constitution enumerates this "entitilement" - your copy must be different from mine....
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:03 p.m.
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:02 p.m.
Same website:
McCain made private school vouchers the centerpiece of his education platform. Private school vouchers divert public education funds to private schools instead of building a system that benefits all students. In a recent speech, McCain stated, “School choice for all who want it...will be part of a serious agenda of education reform.” (NAACP Convention 7/16/08)
McCain Has Voted Repeatedly for Voucher Programs for Almost 20 Years
McCain voted for an amendment that would have created a program to allow three states and 10 school districts to use federal funds to pay for private school expenses. (S. 1, Vote 179, 6/12/01)
McCain called for a three-year, $5.5 billion test of school vouchers for 1 million students. (New York Times, 2/11/00)
McCain supported private school vouchers by voting to end a filibuster blocking a risky school vouchers scheme in Washington, D.
GOLO member since August 28, 2008
September 5, 2008 12:00 p.m.
GOLO member since December 11, 2007
September 5, 2008 11:57 a.m.
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