JFK's Daughter Slams Bush Education Record

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

DES MOINES, Iowa - The daughter of the late President John F. Kennedy said Monday that President Bush has failed to provide the necessary funding he promised the nation's schools when he signed the No Child Left Behind Act.


Caroline Kennedy, a lawyer and author who has raised money for New York City public schools, said her biggest disappointment has been Bush's inability to reach the spending levels he set in 2002. She urged voters to back Democratic Sen. John Kerry.


"I know that John Kerry will do whatever he can to keep the promises to the teachers and the students here in Iowa," said Kennedy, who cited Kerry's plan to establish a National Education Trust Fund, which would reward schools and states that meet education goals.


Kennedy was joined by Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, who complained that the Bush administration has provided $300 million less to Iowa schools than promised. He said that money is needed to hire more teachers and buy textbooks.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=ap/kennedy_kerry

[Bozita]

1. That story gets a "5" from me

thanks

[Booster]

2. I really admire Caroline - I don't know that she's been in

the public eye enough to make a difference, but I don't think there's even a freeper who could put the lady down. She's a real class act all the way.

[brook]

3. Yes. She's one of the really 'good' good people.

Doesn't need a brass band to call attention to the work she does.

[DeepModem Mom]

4. kick