[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 129 (Thursday, September 26, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SEQUESTRATION AND EDUCATION

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a government 
shutdown will damage the economic recovery, slow our growth over the 
long term, and severely undermine our ability to extend our recovery 
and put people back to work.
  As we debate the continuing resolution, I must emphasize investments 
in education, which are the wisest investments we can make for the 
long-term fiscal survival of our country. We are jeopardizing our 
future as a Nation by threatening educational services, as well as 
eliminating or reducing financial aid for millions of students 
attending pre-K, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools.
  This week, I introduced a resolution to honor our Nation's 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I am concerned that these 
institutions will be disproportionately affected by any cuts. Each day, 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities help us bridge the 
achievement gap. The fact is that we cannot move forward as a country 
until all of our children have the opportunity to succeed academically.

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