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Larsen Votes to Save Jobs for Teachers, Help Families Pay for College

Press Release

Date: July 1, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Higher Education K-12 Education Government Budget and Spending

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to support local school districts avoid layoffs of teachers and help families afford sky-rocketing college tuition payments. Larsen supported an amendment to the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act that makes key investments in protecting jobs for teachers and funding for Pell Grants which provide need-based grants for low-income students.

"School districts are struggling to retain teachers during these tough economic times," said Rep. Larsen. "I voted to prevent impending layoffs and help teachers keep their jobs so children in Washington state can get the high quality education that they deserve."

"Investing in student loans will provide much-needed financial relief to families who can not afford sky-rocketing tuition payments," said Rep. Larsen. "It is critical that we provide the next generation with the tools they need to attend college and get career training so they can secure good jobs after graduation."


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