Friday, September 10, 2010

Texas Insider � Sen. Shapiro, Rep. Eissler Agree: Doggett Amendment Responsible for Texas’ Education Funds Cut

Texas Insider � Sen. Shapiro, Rep. Eissler Agree: Doggett Amendment Responsible for Texas’ Education Funds Cut

Sen. Shapiro, Rep. Eissler Agree: Doggett Amendment Responsible for Texas’ Education Funds Cut

Doggett Amendment Led to DOE Rejection of Education Funds for Texas

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Education Committee chairs of both the Texas House & Senate feel strongly that no one should be fooled by the rhetoric coming from Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin). The Obama Administration’s U.S. Department of Education has rejected Texas’ application for EduJobs funds made available to the states for their public schools.

A provision added by Congressman Lloyd Doggett created additional hurdles for