[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 135 (Thursday, July 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E702-E703]
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                       CASE FOR REOPENING SCHOOLS

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2020

  Ms. FOXX of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, without question, student 
success starts in the classroom. For months, kitchen tables have turned 
into study areas, living

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rooms have turned into makeshift classrooms, and parents have taken it 
upon themselves to educate their children.
  However, as we approach what would be the start of a new school year, 
new challenges for these families lie on the horizon.
  Can parents devote more time to their children's education while 
maintaining their own job responsibilities?
  Madam Speaker, I cannot stress this point enough: we must safely 
reopen schools so students do not run the risk of falling further 
behind.
  The American people are counting on Congress to act, and we can't 
wait a second more.

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