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David Paterson on Education

Democrat: Click here for David Paterson on other issues.

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Hillary Clinton on Education

Democratic Jr Senator (NY): Click here for 66 full quotes OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.

Parents are a child's first teachers. (Jan 2008)
Get more teachers into hard-to-serve areas. (Nov 2007)
Hillary emphasized education reform without political agenda. (Oct 2007)
We have not yet reached consensus on education reform. (Sep 2007)
Universal pre-kindergarten; and make family the best school. (Aug 2007)
Working families cannot participate in school between 9 & 3. (Jul 2007)
It takes a village; American village has failed our children. (Jun 2007)
Establish right to education from pre-school thru college. (Jun 2007)
Early education affects things from IQ to lifelong earnings. (Dec 2006)
2001: Proposed and passed National Teacher Corps. (Dec 2006)
Teacher testing only for new teachers. (Oct 2000)
Testing only new teachers respects professionalism. (Oct 2000)
Hold kids to high standards, starting at home. (Jul 1999)
Teachers need more peer consulting & more recognition. (Jul 1999)
Social promotion cheats our children. (Jul 1999)
More after-school; smaller classes. (Jul 1999)
Read to young kids 20-30 minutes daily. (Jul 1999)
Entire school staff should focus on school safety. (Jul 1999)
Metal detectors at school are not much of an intrusion. (Jun 1999)
Arts education is needed in our schools. (Sep 1998)
Give kids after-school activities to prevent gangs. (Apr 1998)
Allow student prayer, but no religious instruction. (Sep 1996)
Character education: teach empathy & self-discipline. (Sep 1996)
Supports Goals 2000: hardly the stuff of revolution. (Sep 1996)
Supports structured inner-city schools, with uniforms. (May 1996)
Arkansas Ed Reform
AR Ed Reform taught that there is a place for testing. (Sep 2007)
Sent Chelsea to public schools in Arkansas, but not DC. (Jul 2007)
1983: Teacher testing as part of AR education reform. (Jun 2007)
AR Reform plan pushed mandatory teacher testing. (Nov 2003)
Arkansas education: improvement against great odds. (Oct 2000)
Pushed teacher testing in Arkansas. (Dec 1999)
AR ed reform: mandate kindergarten, no social promotion. (Dec 1999)
1983: Challenged low education expectations. (Aug 1999)
1993: Public accepted First Lady as education reformer. (Aug 1999)
Passing illiterate students is educational fraud. (Sep 1983)
Education Funding
End predatory student college loan rates over 20%. (Apr 2008)
Fully fund special education & 21st century classrooms. (Dec 2007)
Incentive pay for school wide performance. (Aug 2007)
Transfer tax cuts from rich & corporations to student aid. (Jun 2006)
Reforms: teacher corps; more federal funding; modernize. (Sep 2000)
Opposes merit pay for individual teachers. (Apr 2000)
Supports merit pay for entire schools. (Apr 2000)
Scholarships for teachers who go to urban schools. (Mar 2000)
Increase resources to meet increased standards. (Mar 2000)
Address teacher shortage with salary increases. (Jul 1999)
School Choice
Total change in No Child Left Behind. (Aug 2007)
Supports public school choice; but not private nor parochial. (Oct 2006)
More teachers, smaller classes, no vouchers. (Oct 2000)
Vouchers would take money from public schools. (Oct 2000)
Vouchers drain money from public schools. (Sep 2000)
Vouchers will not improve our public schools. (Jul 1999)
Let�s build up our schools-not tear them down. (Jul 1999)
Charter schools provide choice within public system. (Jul 1999)
Charters meet needs of failing public school students. (Aug 1998)
Vouchers siphon off much-needed resources. (Aug 1998)
Parents can choose, but support public schools. (Feb 1997)
Supports public school choice and charter schools. (Sep 1996)
Voting Record
Solemn vow never to abandon our public schools. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Rated 82% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Charles Schumer on Education

Democratic Sr Senator (NY): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Charles Schumer on other issues.

Reduce college textbook costs via federal rules & deductions. (Sep 2003)
Urges more money for Americorps. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
Voted YES on declaring memorial prayers and religious symbols OK at schools. (May 1999)
Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

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Gary Ackerman on Education

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Gary Ackerman on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Rated 91% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Michael Arcuri on Education

Democrat (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Arcuri on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

Timothy Bishop on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Bishop on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Yvette Clarke on Education

Democrat (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Yvette Clarke on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

Joseph Crowley on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-7): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Crowley on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Eliot Engel on Education

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Engel on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Vito Fossella on Education

Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Vito Fossella on other issues.

Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 22% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Kirsten Gillibrand on Education

Democrat (District 20): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kirsten Gillibrand on other issues.

More funds for NCLB and early education. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

John Hall on Education

Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Hall on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)

Brian Higgins on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Higgins on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)

Maurice Hinchey on Education

Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Maurice Hinchey on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Steve Israel on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Steve Israel on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Three R�s: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Peter King on Education

Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter King on other issues.

Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 18% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Randy Kuhl on Education

Republican Representative (NY-29): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Randy Kuhl on other issues.

Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)

Nita Lowey on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-18): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Nita Lowey on other issues.

Co-chairs Women�s Caucus �Education and Children� Team. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Carolyn Maloney on Education

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Maloney on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Carolyn McCarthy on Education

Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn McCarthy on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Teacher development grants to improve math & science classes. (Jan 2001)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Three R�s: $35B for Reinvestment,Reinvention,Responsibility. (Jan 2001)
Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

John McHugh on Education

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John McHugh on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 50% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Michael McNulty on Education

Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Michael McNulty on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Gregory Meeks on Education

Dem./Working-Families (NY-6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gregory Meeks on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Jerrold Nadler on Education

Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jerrold Nadler on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Charles Rangel on Education

Dem./Lib./Working-Families (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Rangel on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Jose Serrano on Education

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jose Serrano on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Louise Slaughter on Education

Democratic Representative (NY-28): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Louise Slaughter on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Ed Towns on Education

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ed Towns on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 91% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Nydia Velazquez on Education

Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Nydia Velazquez on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Jim Walsh on Education

Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Walsh on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 25% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Anthony Weiner on Education

Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Weiner on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Rated 83% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

George Pataki on Education

Republican NY Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Pataki on other issues.

Fund charter schools as independent non-profit entities. (Jun 2001)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)

Eliot Spitzer on Education

Former Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Spitzer on other issues.

Increase investment in education with transparent funding. (Jan 2007)
Public schools are struggling. (Nov 2006)

Michael Forbes on Education

Republican (retired) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Forbes on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)

Benjamin Gilman on Education

Republican (District 20): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Gilman on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)

Felix Grucci on Education

Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Felix Grucci on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)

Amo Houghton on Education

Republican/Conservative (District 31): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Amo Houghton on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Sue Kelly on Education

Republican/Conservative (District 19): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Sue Kelly on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)

Rick Lazio on Education

Republican/Cons. (District 2): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Rick Lazio on other issues.

More teachers, smaller classes, no Washington decisions. (Oct 2000)
Teacher testing for new teachers and current teachers. (Oct 2000)
Arkansas education: high spending, disastrous performance. (Oct 2000)
Testing only new teachers is trap by teachers� unions. (Oct 2000)
Immoral to force kids to stay in bad schools. (Oct 2000)
Buffalo teacher�s strike illegal; get back to classrooms. (Sep 2000)
$97 Billion Education Plan. (Sep 2000)
Provide opportunity for education for all children. (May 2000)
Supports easier certification & mentoring new teachers. (May 2000)
Instill standards via local control over spending. (Aug 1999)
Ed-Flex gives school spending flexibility. (Aug 1999)
Teacher testing; merit pay; block grants for teachers. (Jul 1998)
School Choice
Vouchers help the poor escape failing schools. (Sep 2000)
Vouchers for private school tuition. (Jun 2000)
Supports limited vouchers & charter schools. (Jul 1998)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)

Major Owens on Education

Democrat/Working-Families (District 11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Major Owens on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Jack Quinn on Education

Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jack Quinn on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 33% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Thomas Reynolds on Education

Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Reynolds on other issues.

Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

John Sweeney on Education

Republican/Conservative (District 22): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Sweeney on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
Rated 18% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Sherry Boehlert on Education

Republican/Independence (District 23): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Sherry Boehlert on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
Rated 45% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)

Daniel Frisa on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Daniel Frisa on other issues.

No stance on record.

John LaFalce on Education

Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John LaFalce on other issues.

Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Susan Molinari on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Susan Molinari on other issues.

Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)

Bill Paxon on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Paxon on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Gerald Solomon on Education

Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gerald Solomon on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)

Andrew Cuomo on Education

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.

Mayor should be accountable for NYC schools. (Mar 2002)

Carl McCall on Education

2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carl McCall on other issues.

Eight is Not Enough: more good school access. (Sep 2002)
Supports LearnSTAT for standardized testing. (Sep 2002)
Support troubled schools to help them succeed. (Sep 2002)

Ed Cox on Education

Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Cox on other issues.

Schools are bogged down in bureaucracies. (Jan 2006)

Abe Hirschfeld on Education

2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abe Hirschfeld on other issues.

Revitalize the present education system. (May 2004)

Howard Mills on Education

2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Howard Mills on other issues.

Continue charter schools and other challenges to status quo. (Aug 2004)

Marilyn O'Grady on Education

2004 former Conservative Party challenger: Click here for Marilyn O'Grady on other issues.

No stance on record.

David McReynolds on Education

2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David McReynolds on other issues.

More funding for public schools. (May 2000)
More tax incentives & more affirmative action for college. (May 2000)
No religious groups on public school property. (May 2000)
No public funding of private schools. (Jan 2000)

Michael Benjamin on Education

Former Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Benjamin on other issues.

Provide all parents school choice, not just the rich. (Dec 2003)

Al D'Amato on Education

Former Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Al D'Amato on other issues.

Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
Voted YES on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
Voted NO on national education standards. (Feb 1994)

Pat Moynihan on Education

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Pat Moynihan on other issues.

Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)

Howie Hawkins on Education

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.

Guarantee a quality education to everyone. (Jun 2006)

KT McFarland on Education

Republican Challenger: Click here for KT McFarland on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jeanine Pirro on Education

Republican challenger; District Attorney: Click here for Jeanine Pirro on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Spencer on Education

Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Spencer on other issues.

Favors school choice, vouchers, and charter schools. (Dec 2005)
Pledge of Allegiance is sacred; all students must recite it. (Sep 2005)

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