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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Dan Feltes on Education
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Urge employers to pay off part of employees' student debt. (Nov 2020)
- No community college salary increase when there are layoffs. (Feb 2020)
- Support existing charter schools, not fund new ones. (Jan 2020)
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Maggie Hassan on Education
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Democratic Governor:
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- As governor, I froze college tuition. (Oct 2015)
- $4 million more for scholarships; $35M for state colleges. (Feb 2013)
- Open new charter schools, & add to existing charter schools. (Feb 2013)
- Our public schools are essential to best-trained workforce. (Nov 2012)
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Jilletta Jarvis on Education
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Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Reform by public, private, charter, and homeschool reps. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Education
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Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Veto any effort to take money away from public schools. (Oct 2018)
- Freeze college tuition and lower it as well. (Sep 2018)
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Steve Marchand on Education
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- NH should offer state funding for pre-K, like most states. (Sep 2018)
- Quality public education from pre-K to H.S. to college. (May 2017)
- $5M for debt-free college in needed programs. (Apr 2017)
- Prioritize public school districts and we will see results. (Apr 2017)
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Chris Sununu on Education
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- $30 million in one-time grants for school capital projects. (Feb 2021)
- Student debt relief for graduates staying & working in state. (Feb 2021)
- Unified and merged state college and university system. (Feb 2021)
- Obtained $26 million grant for Preschool Development. (Feb 2020)
- Compromise on student debt relief at no expense to taxpayers. (Feb 2020)
- NH Career Academies: Opportunities for high school students. (Jan 2019)
- Give parents choice instead of one-size-fits-all system. (Feb 2018)
- Increase operating budget $10M of Community College System. (Feb 2017)
- More funding for charter schools; less power to bureaucrats. (Sep 2015)
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Colin Van Ostern on Education
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Universal full-day kindergarten; more PACE; more local aid. (Aug 2016)
- Increase young women and girls in STEM school programs. (Aug 2016)
- College for America: students into workforce with no debt. (Jul 2016)
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Andru Volinsky on Education
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Fund schools fairly, teachers should be paid well. (Jan 2020)
- Control college debt; provide alternatives to college. (Jan 2020)
- Won case that state-funded public education is a right. (Dec 2019)
- Shameful that schools may lack science teachers. (Dec 2019)
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Senate:
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Scott Brown on Education
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Transparency on teacher effectiveness and school funding. (Nov 2011)
- Curriculum set by local school boards more than nationally. (Nov 2011)
- Opposed federal school breakfast supplement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on 3-year moratorium on charter schools. (May 2003)
- Vouchers for public, private, or religious schools. (Nov 2002)
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Maggie Hassan on Education
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Democratic Challenger:
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- As governor, I froze college tuition. (Oct 2015)
- $4 million more for scholarships; $35M for state colleges. (Feb 2013)
- Open new charter schools, & add to existing charter schools. (Feb 2013)
- Our public schools are essential to best-trained workforce. (Nov 2012)
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Andy Martin on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Taxpayers shouldn't help pay off existing student loans. (Nov 2020)
- Ensure college access for everyone. (Nov 2018)
- Supports vouchers for public, private or religious schools. (Nov 2000)
- Anti-free college, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corky Messner on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- No restrictions on education dollars including homeschooling. (Jun 2020)
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Bill O`Brien on Education
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Jim Rubens on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Unconstitutional for federal government to control K-12. (Apr 2016)
- Support charter schools & school choice. ()
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Jeanne Shaheen on Education
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Tax-free college tuition savings plan. (Oct 2014)
- Must resolve permanent school funding this year. (Jan 2001)
- Standards for teachers; kindergarten for kids. (Jan 2001)
- Goals 2000: Maintain national standards. (Nov 1996)
- Improve and invest in public schools. (Aug 2001)
- Professional development grants for elementary principals. (Jul 2010)
- Pro-transgender bathrooms, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Education
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Democrat:
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- Vouchers fool us into abandoning our public school system. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
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Karen Testerman on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Let parents choose; monies should follow the student. (Jan 2014)
- Put parents back in charge, not Department of Education. (Dec 2013)
- Stop the "common core" federal education standards. (Nov 2013)
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Frank Guinta on Education
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Republican Representative (NH-1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Supports education vouchers. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes Common Core, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes Common Core, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
- Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
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Annie Kuster on Education
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Recruit women & minorities for STEM teaching. (Mar 2016)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Chris Pappas on Education
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Democrat (District 1):
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- CC:No vouchers for private schools. (Jul 2018)
- PVS:Federal education standards in all states. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Education
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Democrat:
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- Vouchers fool us into abandoning our public school system. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mark Connolly on Education
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Future of NH built on pillars of education & innovation. (Mar 2016)
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Derek Dextraze on Education
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Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Public money should stay in public schools. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Education
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- No vouchers: children should go to school where the live. (Oct 2015)
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John Lynch on Education
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Democratic NH Governor:
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- The state should provide kids with kindergarten. (Jan 2011)
- Ensure every child the opportunity for a great education. (Nov 2006)
- Participate in federal program Race to the Top. (Mar 2010)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Education
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Tax-free college tuition savings plan. (Oct 2014)
- Must resolve permanent school funding this year. (Jan 2001)
- Standards for teachers; kindergarten for kids. (Jan 2001)
- Goals 2000: Maintain national standards. (Nov 1996)
- Improve and invest in public schools. (Aug 2001)
- Professional development grants for elementary principals. (Jul 2010)
- Pro-transgender bathrooms, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Craig Benson on Education
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Mark Fernald on Education
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Former Democratic Governor (until 1996):
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- Vouchers create unfair competition for public schools. (Sep 2002)
- Charter schools ok, with public rules & non-religious. (Sep 2002)
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Burt Cohen on Education
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator:
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- Federal government should fund No Child Left Behind. (May 2004)
- Enforce financial support for No Child Left Behind. (Jan 2004)
- Take effective steps by enforcing school accountability. (Dec 2001)
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Doris Haddock on Education
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- More federal money is needed for public schools. (Oct 2004)
- Bring resources for NH schools instead of to the rich. (Jun 2004)
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Bill Zeliff on Education
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
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Tom Alciere on Education
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2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep:
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- No teacher-led prayer in public schools. (Mar 2010)
- Parents should choose schools without government at all. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Education
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Republican Representative (NH-2):
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- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
- Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
- Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Jim Bender on Education
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Increase school choice through vouchers and home-schooling. (Aug 2010)
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Ken Blevens on Education
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Jeb Bradley on Education
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Judd Gregg on Education
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Republican Sr Senator (NH):
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- No Child Left Behind requires states to set standards. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted YES on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted NO on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
- Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools. (May 2007)
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Paul Hodes on Education
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Democrat:
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- More funding for teachers & school infrastructure. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
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Paul Hodes on Education
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Democrat:
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- More funding for teachers & school infrastructure. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
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John Sununu on Education
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Supports private-school vouchers & charter schools. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools. (May 2007)
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Kelly Ayotte on Education
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Cut Pell Grants; use private student loan financing. (Oct 2016)
- Support school choice, charter schools, and home schooling. (Aug 2010)
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Don Bolduc on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Reduced tuition benefits through public service. (Feb 2020)
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John Sununu on Education
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Supports private-school vouchers & charter schools. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Support the goals and ideals of Charter Schools. (May 2007)
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