[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     AMERICA'S CHOICE: GOP EDUCATION CUTS OR FAMILIES FIRST AGENDA

  (Mr. WYNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I am often amused as I listen to my Republican 
colleagues talk about their budget. They come down and wave their arms 
and talk about their children's future and their children's children's 
future with great passion. Let us face it. What is important about our 
children's future is education.
  And let us talk about the education record. The fact is, Mr. Speaker, 
that under the Republican proposals they actually cut student aid. They 
eliminate the direct student loan program, which means students are 
going to pay higher fees and higher costs for student loans. That is 
not helping their future. They cut money for safe and drug-free schools 
so that children can have a safe education. That is not helping their 
education or their futures.
  On the other hand, the Democrats' Families First agenda addresses 
education in significant ways: First, 2 years of community college free 
in the form of a $1,500 tax credit for community college education if 
the student maintains a B average. I think that is a fair deal for our 
children's future.
  We also provide a $10,000 deduction for college education; $10,000 
deduction for college expenses. That is protecting our children's 
future.

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