Since at this time only the Democrats have signed onto the bill, it
might be interesting if teachers who have been pink slipped were to
start writing to Republicans.
Linda DeVore wrote:
> Here is the link
> http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-04-14/senator-harkin-proposes-23-b
> illion-fund-to-save-teacher-jobs.html and the best part of the article:
> "The money in the Harkin legislation would be used to retain teachers,
> librarians and other school staff, hire new employees and provide
> training at schools districts and public colleges and universities."
> Other good news: "The legislation would be classified as an emergency
> spending measure and be exempt from pay-as-you-go rules that would
> require cuts elsewhere, Harkin said. It is appropriate to increase the
> federal deficit for education purposes, he said." The measure has 13
> sponsors -- all of them Democrats. This is definitely one to keep an eye
> on, folks!
>
> Linda De Vore
> Media Center Director
> Casa Grande Middle School
> Casa Grande, AZ 85222
> linda.devore@cgelem.k12.az.us
>
> "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most
> accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
> -
> Charles W. Eliot
>
>
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