Not /everything/ Congress does is stupid

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Randall <rvh40 () insightbb com>
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 09:37:59 -0400
To: JMG <johnmacsgroup () yahoogroups com>
Cc: Dave <dave () farber net>
Subject: Not /everything/ Congress does is stupid

Proposal Seeks to Lure More Students Into Math and Science

    Two key House Republicans next week plan to introduce legislation
designed to steer more U.S. college students into math and science
careers. 
    Their bill would forgive interest on undergraduate student loans for
those majoring in math, science, engineering or technology. In return,
students would have to agree to work as science, technology, engineering
or math teachers or professionals for a minimum of five years.
    Frank R. Wolf, R-Va., chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee
that funds science programs, is the bill¹s sponsor. The chief cosponsor
is Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Mich., a physicist who is a senior member of both
the Science Committee and the Education and the Workforce Committee.
    ³Our knowledge-based economy is driven by constant innovation,² said
Ehlers. ³The foundation of innovation lies in a dynamic, motivated and
well-educated workforce equipped with math and science skills.
Unfortunately, U.S. colleges and universities have experienced a steady
decline in the number of American students² earning degrees in math and
science.



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