Education û No Child Left Behind is flawed and must be revised
Social Security û The American people deserve to know that social security trust fund will be protected by the federal government at all costs.
Poverty û The president has failed the American people by ignoring the issue of poverty and focusing on tax cuts for the wealthy.
Education û The focus of education needs to involve giving every child equal access and equal opportunity for a top quality education through grade 12.
Social Security û both the Democrats and Republicans are wrong when they suggest that the social security trust fund is in trouble. Therefore, this is a political tool used to frighten the elderly to gain votes.
Poverty û The government's highest duty is to protect the weakest and poorest of its citizens. Unfortunately, the government has failed for decades to meet this obligation.
Education û The cornerstone of education policy is the No Child Left Behind legislation and the funding mandates associated with it
Social Security û the Republican party does not want to privatize social security; it simply wants to make the program more fiscally sound.
Poverty û the administration is committed to eradication of poverty through progressive fiscal policies.
In the current presidential campaign there are three viable contenders for the presidency now that Ralph Nader has officially announced his candidacy.
John Kerry is proposing a "National Education Trust Fund" to make sure that, for the first time ever, the federal government meets its obligation to fully fund our education priorities and make sure that schools can meet high standards. He believes it is time to stop sending mandates from Washington to school districts without providing the resources needed to carry them out.
Kerry has never supported vouchers. He understands why parents want more choices but believes that public schools need resources and support, and...