Fattah: Use corporate fines to improve mentoring and STEM programs
by thenotebook on Nov 22 2013 Posted in Latest news
Photo: Isaac Riddle
Rep. Chaka Fattah announcing a new bill proposal at Science Leadership Academy in Center City.
by Isaac Riddle
Days after the announcement of J.P. Morgan’s $13 billion settlement, Congressman Chaka Fattah is proposing legislation that would use money from corporate fines to help fund programs that benefit the community.
Fattah introduced the bill, called America’s FOCUS Act, at Science Leadership Academy on Friday, to an audience of mostly students donning lab coats to emphasize the school’s focus on STEM subjects.
The bill seeks to generate funding with money taken by the government through corporate civil and criminal penalties, including bank fines and settlements. That money would be distributed through different agencies to help improve mentoring programs, expand STEM education programs, and invest in medical research and justice reinvestment programs.
“This is an opportunity for us to help so many more people,” said Fattah. “If America is to continue to be the global leader of the economy, we need
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Fattah: Use corporate fines to improve mentoring and STEM programs
by Isaac Riddle Days after the announcement of J.P. Morgan’s $13 billion settlement, Congressman Chaka Fattah is proposing legislation that would use money from corporate fines to help fund programs that benefit the community. Fattah introduced the bill, called America’s FOCUS Act, at Science Leadership Academy on Friday, to an audience of mostly students donning lab coats to emphasize the school’s focus on STEM subjects. Image: Image Caption: Rep. Chaka Fattah announcing a new bill proposal at Science Leadership Academy in Center City. Photo Credits: Isaac Riddle read mo
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