[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 60 (Tuesday, May 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E730-E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       DO NOT DISMANTLE TITLE IX

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                          HON. DIANE E. WATSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 2004

  Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, the Bush Administration's record on 
education has been nothing but disastrous, and as a former member of 
the Los Angeles Unified School District board, I am especially dismayed 
by the Administration's relentless attack on Title IX, one of the most 
effective laws designed to expand educational opportunities for 
countless women.

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  Last year, President Bush attempted to roll back Title IX by 
dramatically reducing the participation and scholarships opportunities 
for women athletes. Just recently, the Department of Education 
announced its intention to throw out basic protections against sex 
discrimination in public schools.
  Last week 58 members of Congress joined me in registering our 
opposition to the proposed changes in Title IX regulations. All 
Americans need to be aware of this Administration's abysmal education 
record. This President has adopted a ``bait and switch'' attitude 
regarding his support for education programs. He is at it again with a 
plan to dismantle Title IX. It is time for real educational funding and 
commitments, not just another hypocritical proposal.

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