Reid: Return to Clinton-era plan for education - My News 4

Reid: Return to Clinton-era plan for education - My News 4

Reid: Return to Clinton-era plan for education

Page Last Updated: Monday June 7, 2010 12:26pm PDT

Reno (MyNews4.com) --Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid paid a visit to northern Nevada over the weekend. The Senator hosted a volunteer appreciation lunch for those who are working on his re-election campaign. (Watch News 4's video story here.)

The Democrat is seeking a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. When asked about the latest budget shortfalls in Nevada's Higher Education System, Reid says the Federal government needs to step in and help. Reid said one plan he has is to bring back a plan from the Clinton Administration.

"We had a great plan during the Clinton years, where it was terrific with school construction, it allowed schools to use their money for education, and not construction money. We're going to get back to that. Bush got rid of that but we are going to renew that, there are many things we can do to help education."

Senator Reid went on to say that Nevada's contribution to education is now the worst in the country, and no matter what happens with the upcoming election, N