[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1339]
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                 EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE TITLE IX

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support of the 
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, introduced by 
Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink.
  ``No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be 
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 
subject to discrimination under any programs or activity receiving 
federal financial assistance,'' states the Title IX Law of 1972. Passed 
by Congress, the act prohibits discrimination against girls and women 
in federally funded education, including athletic programs. Many 
controversies arose trom the bill. It was protested that boy's sports 
would suffer if women's sports became equally funded. Despite all the 
difficulties, the newly enacted law created numerous opportunities for 
girls and women in many fields, such as science or math, health care, 
school bands, cheerleaders, clubs and athletics. Because of Title IX, 
many young women gained a chance to receive scholarships and 
opportunity for higher education.
  The Title IX Law greatly improved the lives of females and will 
continue to affect women for years to come. Title IX has influenced 
many areas of education, giving the possibility for women to become 
lawyers, scientists, economists, politicians, doctors. Even at the 
present time gender equity is still an issue. By protecting and 
supporting Title IX, we can ensure full and equal educational 
opportunities for all people pursuing their education.

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