[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E973]
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          DECLARATION OF SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL PROJECT FUNDING

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                          HON. CHARLES W. DENT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I supported the following national projects 
that received funding through H.R. 1105, The Omnibus Appropriations 
Act, 2009.
  National Writing Project for activities under the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act--The National Writing Project focuses on the 
teaching of writing and the professional development of writer 
instructors to ensure elementary and secondary students become 
successful writers and learners.
  Reading is Fundamental authorized under the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act--RIF promotes youth literacy by providing underserved 
children access to free and new books in every state and territory 
across the country.
  Center for Civic Education for two programs--We the People and 
Cooperative Education Exchange--that are authorized in the Elementary 
and Secondary Education Act as part of the Civic Education program--The 
Education for Democracy Act supports civic programs, such as We the 
People and the Cooperative Education Exchange Program, to educate 
American students about the fundamental ideals of the United States.
  National Council on Economic Education for the Cooperative Education 
Exchange program, which is authorized in the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act as part of the Civic Education Program--The Education for 
Democracy Act supports civic programs, such as We the People and the 
Cooperative Education Exchange Program, to educate American students 
about the fundamental ideals of the United States.

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